Spain face Iraq with ten absentees, de la Fuente rests stars

Spain will meet Iraq in a friendly at Riazor stadium tonight. The match serves as the national team’s final appearance before traveling to Tennessee for the World Cup. Coach Luis de la Fuente has selected an alternative lineup, leaving out ten regulars. Among the omitted are Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Pedri. The decision aims to preserve the core of the squad for the upcoming World Cup. De la Fuente’s approach balances caution with optimism for the tournament. Fans in Riazor will see a rotated side, while the absent stars remain on standby. The friendly concludes Spain’s pre‑World Cup preparations on home soil. Iraq will field its own selection for the match. The encounter offers both teams a final test before the World Cup.