Spain 2022 World Cup squad: Who will join Pedri, Gavi, and Sergio Ramos in Qatar?
Spain has now qualified 16 times out of 22 World Cup tournaments. We know that the World Cup is the toughest tournament in the world but Spain’s performance in the Nations League is outstanding, this kind of performance gives every team confidence for their upcoming competitions.
Never in the history of football has a club signed two players (Gavi and Pedri) for 1 billion euros, these two players made more of a difference in Spain’s football team than ever before. Both of them are playing in the same club which is a good sign for Spain.
We all know that Pedri and Gavi are now Barcelona’s first choice for playmaker positions. At Barcelona, ​​they mostly played in midfield because they are incredibly intelligent, using quick turns to outplay opponents to attack. They make the Spanish attacking side strong.
Spain captain Sergio Busquets also playing for Barcelona, ​​everyone knows their teammates which means Gavi and Pedre have more chances to play at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
And the great Spanish defender Sergio Ramos could not play last time but now he has recovered from his injury and is playing brilliantly for PSG. We know the competition in PSG, he plays in the XI for PSG his return adds value to the team
According to the performing players, these players have the highest chances to play for Spain in the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Attackers
Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata and Ferran Torres could be Spain’s designated front three attack in Qatar, but there’s much more to Spain’s attack than just those three.
There will of course be Marcos Asensio, Ansu Fati, and Rodrigo waiting to pounce if they get a chance, while youngsters such as Jeremy Pino, Nico Williams, and Bryan Gil will all be dreaming of making the cut as well.
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Alvaro Morata | Atletico Madrid |
| Yeremy Pino | Villarreal |
| Ferran Torres | Barcelons |
| Marco Asensio | Real Madrid |
| Pablo Sarabia | PSG |
| Borja Ignesias | Real Betis |
| Nico Williams | Athletic Bilbao |
| Ansu Fati | Barcelona |
| Raul de Tomas | Rayo Vallecano |
| Rodrigo | Leeds United |
| Bryan Gil | Tottenham |
Midfielders
Spain boss Luis Enrique might have to leave quite a few big names at home as he faces a difficult selection dilemma when comes to his midfield at the World Cup.
Some players fans expect to see in the final squad for sure are Thiago, Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Pedri, Koke and Gavi.
The likes of Carlos Soler and Sergio Roberto will also fancy their chances of getting on the plane to Qatar.
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Thiago | Liverpool |
| Sergio Busquets | Barceloa |
| Marcos Llorente | Atletico Madrid |
| Pedri | Barcelona |
| Rodri | Manchester City |
| Koke | Atletico Madrid |
| Gavi | Barcelona |
| Carlos Soler | PSG |
| Mikel Merino | Real Sociedad |
| Pablo Fornals | West Ham |
| Brahim Diaz | AC Milan |
| Sergi Roberto | Barcelona |
| Dani Olmo | RB Leipzig |
Deffenders
One of the biggest questions for Luis Enrique about the Spanish defence will be whether PSG defender Sergio Ramos will be part of the final squad. He was struggling with injuries last season, but has come back strongly in the recent past.
Cesar Azpilicueta, Dani Carvajal, Jordi Alba and Aymeric Laporte are all expected to be part of the 26-man squad, but Spain have plenty more options at the back.
Eric Garcia will fancy his chances, Inigo Martinez has proven to be a reliable option and the same can be said for Pau Torres and Marcos Alonso.
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Cesar Azpilicueta | Chelsea |
| Hugo Guillamon | Valencia |
| Pau Torres | Villarreal |
| Eric Garcia | Barcelona |
| Jose Gaya | Valencia |
| Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid |
| Diego Llorente | Leeds United |
| Jordi Alba | Barcelona |
| Aymeric Laporte | Manchester City |
| Inigo Martinez | Athletic Bilbao |
| Sergio Reguilon | Atletico Madrid |
| Marcos Alonso | Barcelona |
| Pedro Porro | Sporting |
| Sergio Ramos | PSG |
Goalkeepers
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon is likely to be Luis Enrique’s first-choice goalkeeper for Spain at the World Cup.
He is fending off competition from Robert Sanchez and David Raya to remain Spain’s No.1.
Manchester United’s David De Gea and Barcelona B’s Arnau Tenas are the ones most likely to compete for a potential fourth spot set aside for goalkeepers in the 26-man squad.
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Robert Sanchez | Brighton |
| David Raya | Brentford |
| Unai Simon | Athletic Bilbao |
| Arnau Tenas | Barcelona B |
| David de Gea | Manchester United |
Managers
- Luis Enrique MartÃnez GarcÃa known as Luis Enrique.
How many players is Spain allowed to take to the 2022 World Cup?
National managers were allowed to bring 26 players to last summer’s European Championship for the first time at a major tournament, as a special measure brought in due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now it has been announced that 26-player squads will return for the Qatar World Cup, an expansion from the usual 23-man teams.
When will final Spain 2022 World Cup squad be announced?
The 2022 World Cup takes place from 21 November – 18 December 2022.
While the next World Cup’s staging is a break from the traditional football calendar, World Cup squads are usually announced around six weeks prior to the tournament beginning.
This may change with club football being played closer to the start date of the tournament.
Who will make the final Spain 2022 World Cup squad?
Barring injuries or bans, there are a few players that we expect to be dead certs for Luis Enrique’s final Spain 2022 World Cup squad.
The likes of Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Koke are still going strong; each of the three will expect to have a seat reserved on the plane to Doha next November.
Alvaro Morata retains the faith of his manager despite some inconsistent performances, while Barcelona duo Gavi and Pedri will expect to be involved provided they stay fit.
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