Overview

• Luis de la Fuente summoned the Celta striker for the 2026 qualifying matches against Georgia in Elche on October 11 and Bulgaria in Valladolid on October 14.
• The federation announced the decision minutes after Celta’s match against Atlético de Madrid, despite Iglesias not being on the preliminary list.
• Faro de Vigo reports he fills the place left by Lamine Yamal, who is out with pubis problems, though the official statement did not name a direct replacement.
• Rodri Hernández’s status remains uncertain after a reported muscle issue with Manchester City, with any further squad adjustment yet to be confirmed.
• Iglesias has two prior caps and previously declined call-ups after the Rubiales episode, and his inclusion comes as Celta send three other players on international duty: Ionut Andrei Radu, Carl Starfelt and Williot Swedberg.