Ferran Torres

Ferran Torres is a confirmed forward in Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Luis de la Fuente on 25 May 2026. The Barcelona forward is 26 at kick-off and brings 55 senior Spain caps and 23 international goals into the squad, making this his second senior World Cup after Qatar 2022, where his brace against Costa Rica marked his first World Cup goals.

Spain face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H, opening against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June. De la Fuente's side won UEFA Group E on 18 November 2025 to qualify, and Torres is listed in the forward group alongside Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.

Torres is a two-footed forward and winger — pace, creativity, technique, and close control at speed. He plays either flank or through the centre, and his height plus aerial ability give him a presence in the box that wide forwards rarely carry.

In de la Fuente's 4-3-3 his 55 caps and 23 international goals sit among the senior attackers in the 26. Spain's possession share is still high — 70.1% in the qualifiers — but the European champions press harder now, with possession launching quick attacks when openings appear.

Spain sit in Tier 1 at £32m within the game's £200m card budget — the premium top band. The Group H draw against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay frames the early fixtures, with the UEFA Group E qualifying route behind that pick.

Torres gives the £32m pick a versatile forward profile: 23 international goals in 55 caps, a brace at Qatar 2022, two-footed delivery across the front line, and an aerial presence wide forwards rarely carry. Group-stage matchdays are where Spain's Tier 1 attackers cash in.