Balde's place in Spain's plans sparks debate ahead of the 2026 World Cup
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Balde's place in Spain's plans sparks debate ahead of the 2026 World Cup
"I think Balde is not liked by De la Fuente."
"for me Dani Olmo is a lock for this team"
"Spain has the team to win the World Cup, just like Argentina, Brazil or Germany. A lot can happen in a World Cup,"
Spain's 4-0 win in Tbilisi has all but sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving only an unlikely result against Turkey to derail progress. Radio commentary singled out Alejandro Balde and Dani Olmo, suggesting Balde may not be favored by coach Luis de la Fuente while Olmo should be a guaranteed pick when fully fit. Balde has seven caps, starts for Barcelona, missed five matches after a September muscular injury, and has two assists in 11 appearances but has not regained his prior explosiveness. Jules Koundé is also experiencing a tougher season despite contractual stability and coach support.
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