Overview
- Spain opens Group E away to Bulgaria on September 4 before visiting Turkey on September 7, with only the group winner qualifying directly for 2026.
- The 26-man selection features a strong Barcelona contingent of seven, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi and Fermín López.
- Como winger Jesús Rodríguez, 19, earns his first senior call-up after impressing at under-21 level.
- Goalkeeper Joan García and left back Alejandro Balde are omitted, with Marc Cucurella and Alejandro Grimaldo the left-sided options.
- De la Fuente says Rodri and Dani Carvajal will be vital after ACL recoveries but stresses their inclusion does not guarantee starting roles.