Can Ansu Fati Dream of a Call-up to Luis de la Fuente’s Spanish National Team?

The Spanish forward concluded a great campaign in Monaco and dreams of returning to La Roja in the 2026 World Cup.

A last chance for Monaco

Ansu Fati established himself as one of the icons of Monaco's season and, although it has officially ended, the club is still awaiting the outcome of the French Cup final between Lens and Nice to determine if they will have European presence next season. If Lens wins, the team from the Principality will qualify for the Conference League; otherwise, they will be out of all continental competitions. However, their influence has not gone unnoticed beyond the outcome that may come from the French Cup.

Ansu Fati's performance

The 23-year-old Spanish forward, on loan from FC Barcelona, met expectations and established himself as a key piece in the offensive scheme. Both the club and the player wish to extend the relationship, and all this context would indicate that the purchase option could be executed. His performance has been consistent, despite the recurring physical problems that further limited his numbers. In the last Ligue 1 match, a thrilling defeat against Strasbourg (5-4), Fati left his mark with a stunning goal, his 12th of the season.

Ansu Fati and his possibilites of going to the World Cup

That record places him back on the radar of the Spanish national team. Included in Luis de la Fuente's preliminary list, he awaits final confirmation to be in the World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, which will start on June 11. Although he hasn't been called up since the end of 2023, his goals and the lack of offensive alternatives in recent weeks make him an attractive option for the coach.

The question that arises now is whether the strong end to the season will be enough for De la Fuente to give him an opportunity at the World Cup. Ansu Fati, who once carried the label of a promising player in Barcelona, is going thru a moment of football maturity in France. His desire for continuity at Monaco and his return to competitive level position him as a candidate to reclaim a spot in La Roja. The dream of wearing the Spanish national team's jersey again is more alive than it has ever been.