US EditionRodri, Carvajal Return to Spain Squad for World Cup Qualifiers After ACL Injuries
Rodri and Carvajal return after ACL injuries, strengthening Spain's squad for September qualifiers as they aim to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup in North America.
- On Friday, Spain recalled Ballon d'Or holder Rodri and Real Madrid veteran Dani Carvajal to the national squad after long absences due to knee injuries for World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
- Both players were sidelined by long-term knee injuries, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri sitting out nearly all last season after an ACL tear and Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal suffering an ACL injury last year.
- Both players have returned to club action at the Club World Cup, with Rodri starting in a 3-0 win at Real Oviedo; de la Fuente also called up Jesús Rodríguez and included Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Fermin Lopez.
- Rodri's Ballon d'Or status and recent form give Spain's senior squad leadership, while Dani Carvajal's veteran experience strengthens their defense for World Cup qualifiers.
- Spain visits Bulgaria on September 4 and then travels to Turkey on September 7 in Group E, with Georgia also competing and the group winner advancing to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Rodri and Carvajal return to Spain for World Cup qualifiers after long injury absences
Ballon d’Or holder Rodri and Real Madrid veteran Dani Carvajal have been recalled by Spain for upcoming World Cup qualifiers after long absences because of knee injuries.
Luis de la Fuente has announced the squad list for the matches against Bulgaria and Turkey.
From a fire station, in tribute to those who have fought, and fight, this summer against the fires, Luis de la Fuente announced this Friday the list of convoked...
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