U20 World Cup - Group C: Preview, squad and schedule for Spain

Everything you need to know about Spain's participation in the U20 World Cup

World 16 September 2025 at 04:29

U20 World Cup - Group C: Preview, squad and schedule for Spain

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World champions in 1999 in Nigeria, Spain returns to the final stage of the U20 World Cup with the ambition of reclaiming the crown.

Preview of Spain U20

- Spain is taking part in its 16th U20 World Cup final stage.

- La Roja missed the last four editions and has not featured in the tournament since Turkey 2013 (quarter-finals).

Spain U20 qualification process

Spain secured their U20 World Cup berth by reaching the second round of the U19 Euro, following a hard-fought draw against France (2-2) on matchday 3.

Spain U20 squad

Goalkeepers: Vicent Abril (Valencia Mestalla), Raúl Jiménez (Valencia Mestalla).

Defenders: Jon Martín (Real Sociedad), Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF), Diego Aguado (Real Madrid Castilla), Andrés Cuenca (FC Barcelona Atlètic), Marc Bombardó (FC Andorra), Julio Díaz (Atlético Madrileño).

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Midfielders: Cristian Perea (Real Madrid Castilla), Ismael Barea (CD Mirandés), Tomy Carbonell (Real Sociedad B), Jan Salas (FC Córdoba), Thiago Pitarch (Real Madrid U19), Dani Pérez (Betis Deportivo Balompié), Pol Fortuny (Real Madrid Castilla).

Forwards: Matías Fernández-Pardo (LOSC Lille), Adrián Liso (Getafe), Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (Real Sociedad B), Rayane Belaid (Atlético Madrileño), David Mella (Deportivo La Coruña), Carlos Espí (Levante UD), Rachad Fettal (Real Madrid Castilla).