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Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut
- Spain names a 26-man World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for the first time in history.
- Lamine Yamal is included in Spain's squad despite tearing his left hamstring in April.
- Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man squad in Madrid, outlining plans to have players ready for the first game.
- Captain Álvaro Morata is not selected, alongside other notable omissions due to fitness concerns.
- Gavi, Pedri, Rodri, and other stars are listed among the midfielders in the squad.
- The squad includes Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres among forwards.
- Spain will open Group H against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta, with other fixtures against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
- Spain will use friendlies earlier in the year to build fitness for the World Cup.
- The squad was announced by Luis de la Fuente in Madrid.
- Spain are currently ranked No. 2 and look to improve on their 2022 World Cup performance.
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