Marcos Llorente announces retirement from the Spanish national soccer team
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Atlético de Madrid player Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from international football on September 3, 2026. The 31-year-old shared the decision via his personal social media account, describing the choice as deeply felt and well thought out. Llorente noted that he had reached the decision to step away from the national team prior to the 2026 World Cup. His international career spanned six years, beginning in 2020. During his tenure with Spain, he appeared in the 2021 Euro tournament, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country, despite acknowledging that his early exit might be unexpected by some observers.
- •Marcos Llorente confirmed his retirement from Spain duty at age 31.
- •The decision was announced on Instagram on September 3, 2026.
- •The player participated in the 2021 Euro, 2022 World Cup, and 2026 World Cup.
- •He stated the decision was finalized before the 2026 World Cup tournament.
- 6:56 PMESPN Soccer — WC winner Llorente retires from Spain at age 31
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup winner announces shock retirement from international football with Spain
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨Breaking: Marcos Llorente withdraws from the Spain squad
"A shocking retirement announcement has rocked the football world, with Spanish star Marcos Llorente announcing his retirement from international football, leaving La Roja fans in disbelief. The 31-year-old announced on social media on Thursday that he is retiring from international football, just six years after making his debut for the national side.
"Marcos Llorente is retiring from the Spanish national team. The Atlético de Madrid player announced it unexpectedly on his Instagram profile.The world champion is hanging up his boots in internationa...
"Marcos Llorente has announced his retirement from international football after helping Spain win the World Cup this summer.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 3, 2026, 6:56 PMWC winner Llorente retires from Spain at age 31
Marcos Llorente has announced his retirement from international football after helping Spain win the World Cup this summer.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:47 PM2026 World Cup winner announces shock retirement from international football with Spain
A shocking retirement announcement has rocked the football world, with Spanish star Marcos Llorente announcing his retirement from international football, leaving La Roja fans in disbelief. The 31-year-old announced on social media on Thursday that he is retiring from international football, just six years after making his debut for the national side.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:58 PM🚨Breaking: Marcos Llorente withdraws from the Spain squad
Marcos Llorente is retiring from the Spanish national team. The Atlético de Madrid player announced it unexpectedly on his Instagram profile.The world champion is hanging up his boots in internationa...
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