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Olmo eyes historic Spain goal record
15 Jun
Summary
- Dani Olmo could match Xabi Alonso's scoring record.
- Spain faces Cabo Verde in their World Cup opener.
- Olmo scored Spain's opening goal in Qatar 2022.
Spain is set to commence their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with an opening match against Cabo Verde in Atlanta. A significant storyline revolves around Barcelona's Dani Olmo, who has a chance to achieve a remarkable World Cup record.
Olmo is in contention to equal Xabi Alonso's feat of scoring Spain's opening goal in two different World Cup tournaments. Olmo achieved this in the 2022 Qatar World Cup against Costa Rica, while Alonso did so in 2006 and 2014.
While coach De la Fuente might opt for Alex Baena on the left wing, Olmo's excellent fitness and recent performance for Barcelona, where he contributed eight goals and nine assists, make him a vital asset. His inclusion in the squad underscores Spain's offensive capabilities for the tournament.
The Spanish squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 includes: Goalkeepers Unai Simon, David Raya, and Joan Garcia; Defenders Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Marcos Llorente, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Pedro Porro, Eric García, and Marc Pubill; Midfielders Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Fabian Ruiz, Gavi, and Alex Baena; and Forwards Lamine Yamal, Yeremi Pino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Victor Munoz, Borja Iglesias, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres.
