Marc Bernal named in Spain squad for Iraq friendly; Pedri absent
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Marc Bernal has been included in Spain's squad for their friendly against Iraq, potentially marking his debut. The FC Barcelona midfielder will wear the No. 18 shirt, previously held by Martín Zubimendi, who will not participate. The absence of stars Pedri and Lamine Yamal is notable, with Yamal recovering from a hamstring injury. This friendly serves as Spain's last warm-up before their World Cup opener against Cape Verde. Coach Luis de la Fuente has opted to rest ten players ahead of the upcoming tournament.
- •Marc Bernal could make his debut for Spain against Iraq.
- •Spain’s final warm-up match is scheduled tonight at Riazor.
- •Pedri and Lamine Yamal are rested; Yamal is recovering from injury.
- •Luis de la Fuente has left ten players out of the squad.
- •Spain prepares for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid youngster in Spain squad list for friendly vs Iraq
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona youngster in Spain squad list for Iraq friendly; no Pedri, Lamine
"When the Spain national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was announced, it came as a huge shock to see that not a single Real Madrid player had made the cut.It was the first time in history that...
"FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal could make his first appearance for the Spanish national team tonight, after Luis de la Fuente included him in the squad for the friendly against Iraq. The young Ba...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:25 AMReal Madrid youngster in Spain squad list for friendly vs Iraq
When the Spain national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was announced, it came as a huge shock to see that not a single Real Madrid player had made the cut.It was the first time in history that...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:05 AMBarcelona youngster in Spain squad list for Iraq friendly; no Pedri, Lamine
FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal could make his first appearance for the Spanish national team tonight, after Luis de la Fuente included him in the squad for the friendly against Iraq. The young Ba...
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