If there were a year the Spanish national team could choose to relive, 2026 would surely be among its favourites. Luis de la Fuente’s side head into their final international window of the year as reigning world champions, with the memories of what happened on 19 July still very much alive.

The internationals have arrived at the Ciudad del Fútbol to begin preparations for their final two UEFA Nations League group-stage matches: against Czechia in Prague next Thursday, 12 November, and against England in the Spanish capital on Sunday, 15 November. A total of 24 players have begun the training camp, with David Raya, Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal due to join later in the week.

Luis de la Fuente calls up Jorge de Frutos to replace the injured Ander Barrenetxea.

Víctor Muñoz will join the training camp later this evening.

Spain have already secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals, having collected all 12 points available so far. They now aim to round off the year with top spot in the group secured.

Luis de la Fuente’s players will train this afternoon on Pitch A at Las Rozas, in a session open to the public and the media. It will be an opportunity to feel the support of the fans before travelling to Prague. The training session will also be streamed live on the Spanish national team’s official channels.