Martín Zubimendi
Spain
MID
Age
27
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Martín Zubimendi
Martín Zubimendi is a confirmed midfielder in Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Luis de la Fuente's final 26 alongside Rodri, Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Pedri, Gavi and Álex Baena in the midfield group. The Arsenal midfielder is 27 at kick-off and brings 25 senior Spain caps and three international goals into the tournament, which is set to be his first senior World Cup.
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 to qualify on 18 November 2025, with Rodri named as Spain captain and Zubimendi listed in the midfield group.
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 to qualify on 18 November 2025, with Rodri named as Spain captain and Zubimendi listed in the midfield group.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Zubimendi is a defensive midfielder and deep-lying playmaker, with screening in front of the back four and ball progression from deep at the core of his profile. He sets the tempo with short and medium passing, breaks up opposition possession and stays press-resistant, a role that has drawn comparisons to Sergio Busquets.
His passing range lets him dictate from the base of midfield, and the three goals he has scored for Spain fit a holding midfielder who steps forward when the shape allows. With 25 caps behind him, Zubimendi is listed in Spain's midfield group for the 2026 squad alongside Rodri, Pedri and the other named midfielders.
His passing range lets him dictate from the base of midfield, and the three goals he has scored for Spain fit a holding midfielder who steps forward when the shape allows. With 25 caps behind him, Zubimendi is listed in Spain's midfield group for the 2026 squad alongside Rodri, Pedri and the other named midfielders.
World Cup History
The 2026 tournament is set to be Zubimendi's first senior World Cup if he remains in Luis de la Fuente's final 26 at kick-off, with Spain qualifying by winning UEFA Group E on 18 November 2025. His international career to date is measured by his 25 caps, three international goals and Spain's 2026 qualifying run rather than by previous senior World Cup minutes.
Zubimendi brings 25 caps and three international goals into the squad as of 27 March 2026, named in the final 26 announced on 25 May 2026. Group H opens against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June.
Zubimendi brings 25 caps and three international goals into the squad as of 27 March 2026, named in the final 26 announced on 25 May 2026. Group H opens against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June.
National Team
Spain
Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
Spain are a Tier 1 pick on the Goal Rush card at £32m within the game's £200m card budget, the premium top-band slot rather than a mid- or lower-tier call. The Group H draw against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay sets the early fixture context, with de la Fuente's confirmed 4-3-3 and Spain's UEFA Group E qualifying run behind the team card.
Zubimendi's part in that pick sits at the base of midfield rather than the goal tally: as a holding midfielder, his value to the Spain card is the control and protection he provides, not goals of his own.
Zubimendi's part in that pick sits at the base of midfield rather than the goal tally: as a holding midfielder, his value to the Spain card is the control and protection he provides, not goals of his own.
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Zubimendi at the 2026 World Cup
Zubimendi is a confirmed midfielder in Luis de la Fuente's 26-man Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup, listed among the midfielders alongside Rodri, Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Pedri, Gavi and Álex Baena. The tournament is set to be his first senior World Cup if his place in the final 26 is confirmed at kick-off, and he brings 25 caps into a Spain side that opens its Group H campaign against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June.
Picking Spain in Goal Rush
Spain are a Tier 1 call on the Goal Rush card at £32m within the game's £200m card budget. For Zubimendi, the matchday signal is the holding role: Spain carry strong competition in central midfield, so whether de la Fuente starts him at the base or rotates the position is the detail to watch for the Spain team pick.
Martín Zubimendi World Cup 2026 FAQs
Zubimendi plays for Spain, who sit in Tier 1 of Goal Rush at £32m per slot within the game's £200m card budget. As a holding midfielder rather than a goalscorer, his Goal Rush relevance is the control he brings at the base, so the signal to check is whether he starts on matchday.
Zubimendi is a defensive midfielder. He is a deep-lying playmaker known for screening in front of the back four, ball progression from deep, tempo control and press resistance, with a role that has drawn comparisons to Sergio Busquets.
Zubimendi has 25 caps for Spain as of 27 March 2026, with three international goals. He is in Luis de la Fuente's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, heading into what is set to be his first senior World Cup if he remains in the squad at kick-off.
Zubimendi plays for Arsenal. He is named in Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the team opening Group H against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June.
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