Spain's World Cup 2026 squad shows wide minute gaps and player insights

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the 26-man Spanish squad displays a stark contrast in playing time. Midfielder Martín Zubimendi tops the list with 4,710 minutes across club and country, while Gavi has only 788 minutes after knee arthroscopy. Other heavily featured players include full‑backs Marc Cucurella (4,480) and Pedro Porro (4,470). Injuries have curbed minutes for several key figures such as Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Rodri and Nico Williams.

In a separate feature, Marc Cucurella opened up in GQ about his personal life. He spoke about being a father of three, one child with autism, the challenges of hair‑dyeing after a World Cup win, and how he deals with criticism, urging others to be authentic despite public scrutiny.