![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/spains-26-man-world-cup-squad-announced-as-sergio-ramos-and-thiago-snubbed/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Spain-v-England-UEFA-Nations-League-A.jpg&description=Former Real Madrid defender Ramos, 36, was part of the Spain squad which won the World Cup in 2010, and had been hoping to make an appearance at his fifth tournamentAll you need to know ahead of the 2022 World Cup in QatarSpain boss Luis Enrique has named his 26-man squad for the World Cup, with no place for Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara or Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Ramos. Former Real Madrid defender Ramos, 36, was part of the Spain squad which won the World Cup in 2010, and had been hoping to make an appearance at his fifth tournament, but has missed the trip to Qatar despite pleading with Enrique to select him. "Everyone knows what playing for Spain means to me," Ramos said last week. "I feel good, I'm available, but it's a decision that doesn't depend on me, it depends on the coach. "I respect him a lot. I can only continue playing and waiting. I hope to have the opportunity to participate in a new World Cup." Liverpool star Thiago also misses out having suffered fitness issues this season, while Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is also not included. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea hadn't even been included in Spain's provisional squad, but Brighton's Robert Sanchez and Brentford's David Raya will head to Qatar. Manchester City pair Aymeric Laporte and Rodri, and Chelsea veteran Cesar Azpilicueta are in the squad, with forwards Ferran Torres and Alvaro Morata, formerly of City and Chelsea respectively, also included. Young Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has been included by Enrique, while Athletic Bilbao's 20-year-old forward Nico Williams is also included. The full squad is: GOALKEEPERS: Unai Simón, Robert Sánchez, David Raya DEFENDERS: Dani Carvajal, César Azpilicueta, Eric García, Hugo Guillamón, Pau Torres, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba, Jose Gayá MIDFIELDERS: Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente, Pedri, Koke FORWARDS: Ferran Torres, Pablo Sarabia, Yeremy Pino, Alvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Nico Williams, Ansu Fati, Dani Olmo){kind=link}
Former Real Madrid defender Ramos, 36, was part of the Spain squad which won the World Cup in 2010, and had been hoping to make an appearance at his fifth tournament
Spain boss Luis Enrique has named his 26-man squad for the World Cup, with no place for Paris Saint-Germain’s Sergio Ramos or Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara.
Former Real Madrid defender Ramos, 36, was part of the Spain squad which won the World Cup in 2010, and had been hoping to make an appearance at his fifth tournament, but has missed the trip to Qatar despite pleading with Enrique to select him.
“Everyone knows what playing for Spain means to me,” Ramos said last week.
“I feel good, I’m available, but it’s a decision that doesn’t depend on me, it depends on the coach.