Gerard Pique not on Spain's roster for 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Gerard Pique, the former Spanish defender, will not participate in the 2026 World Cup as he did not make Spain's final roster. Pique, who has been out of club football since November 2022, is 39 years old and last played for Barcelona. Following his separation from singer Shakira, Pique is focusing on developing Kings League, a seven-a-side soccer format aimed at appealing to younger audiences. The league plans to market in the United States starting in 2026.
- •Pique did not make Spain's final World Cup roster.
- •He last played club football in November 2022.
- •He is focusing on developing Kings League.
- •Pique is currently 39 years old.
- •Kings League aims to engage younger soccer fans.
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