Casillas slams Spain squad, cites Real Madrid omission

Former goalkeeper Iker Casillas has publicly criticised the Spain national team’s preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup. He highlighted that the list contains no players from Real Madrid. The remarks were made ahead of the final squad announcement. Casillas defended the inclusion of Dean Huijsen. He said the young defender should not be omitted from the roster. Casillas criticised the selection of Marc Pubill. He argued that Pubill’s presence on the list was unjustified. Casillas also criticised the inclusion of Gavi. He expressed doubts about Gavi’s role in the upcoming tournament. Casillas could not understand why no Real Madrid player appears on the list. He described the omission as puzzling. Casillas called on the federation to revisit the squad before the deadline. He warned that overlooking established talent could weaken Spain’s chances at the 2026 World Cup.