The Possible Lineup of Spain to Face Iraq in the Friendly Match
Spain tests variations against Iraq in La Coruña before heading to the 2026 World Cup.
The friendly match against Iraq
The Spanish national team is preparing for a new test before the World Cup. This Thursday, June 4, they will face Iraq at the Abanca-Riazor Stadium in La Coruña, in a friendly that will serve as a farewell to their fans. After this match, Luis de la Fuente's team will travel to Mexico, where on Monday they will face Peru in another warm-up ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Favorites for the title
La Roja arrives with a history that positions it as one of the favorite candidates for the title. It was the champion of Euro 2024 and a finalist in the Nations League 2025, where it lost in penalties to Portugal (5-3).
The friendly match against Iraq comes with significant absences. Lamine Yamal continues to recover, although he hopes to make it to the World Cup, while Mikel Merino and Nico Williams are dealing with physical discomfort. De la Fuente, Spain's coach, will take the opportunity to manage workloads and test variations, aware that several players have just played in the Champions League final, so footballers like David Raya, Martín Zubimendi, and Fabián Ruiz might get some rest. Attention is also focused on Marc Pubill, the only call-up who has not yet debuted with the national team. Between him and Aymeric Laporte, it will be decided who will accompany Pau Cubarsí in the central defensive line.
The Possible Lineup of Spain
The possible formation of Spain under the 4-3-3 scheme would be: Unai Simón; Marcos Llorente, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Dani Olmo; Yeremy Pino, Mikel Oyarzábal, and Álex Baena.
