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Roberto Fernandez included in Spain's Nations League squad for September matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:09 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Roberto Fernandez included in Spain's Nations League squad for September matches

Summary

Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente announced the inclusion of uncapped Espanyol attacker Roberto Fernandez in the national squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. Fernandez, 24, has been in impressive form, netting six goals in six La Liga games this season. Other call-ups include Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez and returning midfielder Fermin Lopez. Spain will play against England on September 26 and host Croatia three days later before facing the Czech Republic and Croatia again in early October. The squad announcement included a video supporting Ceuta amid a migration crisis.

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•Roberto Fernandez has scored six goals in six La Liga matches this season.
•Spain plays England on September 26 and Croatia on September 29.
•Josep Martinez earns a call-up due to Joan Garcia's injury.
•Fermin Lopez returns to the squad after missing the World Cup.
•De la Fuente's announcement included a video supporting Ceuta.

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11:09 AMYahoo Sports — In-form Fernandez included in Spain Nations League squad

What they're saying

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Uncapped Espanyol attacker Roberto Fernandez was included in World Cup winners Spain's Nations League squad, announced by head coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday.A part of De la Fuente's squad announcement included a video filmed in Spain's north African exclave of Ceuta, which is grappling with a migration crisis.
— Yahoo Sports

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