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The 13 Most Shocking Omissions from 2026 World Cup Rosters

National team managers around the globe were forced to leave big names out of the respective World Cup rosters.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2

Which Spain National Team Players Could Real Madrid Realistically Sign?

Presidential hopeful Enrique Riquelme made a big campaign promise.

Sports Illustrated · May 30

Spain Manager Predicts When Lamine Yamal Will Make World Cup Debut

The Barcelona superstar was unsurprisingly included on the 2026 roster, despite his injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

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Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut

Spain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player for the first time in their history as Luis de la Fuente named his squad for this summer’s tournament

The Guardian - US · May 25

Spain World Cup Roster Sets Shock Record With Real Madrid Omissions

No Real Madrid player was included in Luis de la Fuente’s final 26-man roster.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

France 24 · May 25

Spain 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Shock History Made

Injuries have caused some serious problems in the build-up to the World Cup for Spain.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

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Real Madrid XI vs. Athletic Club: Uncertainty Clouds Vinicius Jr—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos will look to make it three wins in a row to close out the season.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

Real Madrid’s First ‘Summer Agreement’ Highlights Jose Mourinho’s Priorities

Bringing in defensive reinforcements remains a must for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

Real Madrid XI vs. Sevilla: Major Mbappe Dilemma for Arbeloa—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Real Madrid are trying to finish a disastrous campaign on a high.

Sports Illustrated · May 16

Real Madrid XI vs. Real Oviedo: Mbappe Decision Made—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos face their penultimate home game of the season after another chaotic week.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

Real Madrid XI vs. Espanyol: Mbappe Among Absentees—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Madrid’s 2025–26 season is petering out with a whimper.

Sports Illustrated · May 1

2026 World Cup: The Best Young Players at the Tournament—Ranked

Some prodigious talent will travel to North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27

Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Plot Gabriel Bid; Man Utd, Liverpool Battle for $80 Million Winger

Bruno Fernandes, Enzo Fernández, Arda Güler and Yan Diomande also feature in Friday’s gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Real Madrid need a return to winning ways to maintain any slim hope of La Liga glory.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

Real Madrid XI vs. Deportivo Alaves: Defensive Shake-Up on the Cards—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Madrid are still seeking their first win in April.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

Real Madrid Defender Hospitalized After Reporting Alarming Symptom

A relatively swift return to full health is still not out of the question.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

Should Alvaro Arbeloa Pay for Florentino Perez’s Crimes at Real Madrid?

The Spanish boss is on the hot seat after Real Madrid’s Champions League exit—but is he the real problem at the Bernabéu?

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 9

Real Madrid XI vs. Girona: Bellingham’s Turn to Play Hero—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos’ saw their electrifying form snuffed out after the international break.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A blockbuster Champions League quarterfinal kicks off in the Spanish capital.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

Real Madrid XI vs. Bayern Munich: Hosts Still Without Courtois—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Madrid take on a rampant Bayern team without their starting goalkeeper.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

Real Madrid XI vs. Mallorca: Bellingham, Vinicius Jr Calls Made—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos will hope to continue their winning ways from before the international break.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21

Real Madrid XI vs. Atletico Madrid: Welcome Back Mbappe—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos will be boosted by the return of their devastating top goalscorer.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Man City: Vintage Vinicius Jr Silences Etihad

Los Blancos have now eliminated City from the Champions League in the last three seasons.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16

Real Madrid XI vs. Man City: Arbeloa Makes Mbappe, Bellingham Calls—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

The 15-time European champions welcomed back several familiar faces for the trip to Manchester.

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