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Spain Begins World Cup Prep With Public Training Session

Published May 31, 2026 · Updated May 31, 2026 · El País

Spain’s national team kicked off its World Cup preparations with a public training session in Las Rozas, but five players who played in the European finals—Yeremy Pino, Mikel Merino, David Raya, Martín Zubimendi and Fabián Ruiz—were absent.

On Sunday, Spain’s squad, coached by Luis de la Fuente, held an open training session at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas. The event drew thousands of fans, but it was short of five key players who participated in last year’s European Championship final: Yeremy Pino with Crystal Palace; Mikel Merino, David Raya and Martín Zubimendi with Arsenal; and Fabián Ruiz with PSG. forestarrow.rest

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