Pedri

Pedri is a confirmed midfielder in Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Luis de la Fuente on 25 May 2026 alongside Rodri, Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Gavi, Martín Zubimendi and Álex Baena in the midfield group. The Barcelona midfielder is 23 at kick-off and brings 40 senior Spain caps and five international goals into the squad as of 31 March 2026, making this his second World Cup after the round-of-16 exit at Qatar 2022.

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 qualified by winning UEFA Group E on 18 November 2025. Pedri sits in the 26-man squad announced on 25 May 2026 as a Barcelona mezzala in the midfield group, his second senior World Cup after Qatar 2022.

Pedri's central-midfield game runs through ball control and line-breaking passing with either foot. He manages tight spaces, exploits gaps and combines technical skill, awareness and vision with stamina and calm composure under pressure. That gives de la Fuente's 4-3-3 a playmaker who can move possession into attacking areas without being framed as a forward.

The mezzala profile fits the same brief: Pedri works between central midfield and the half-spaces, then links short combinations to the next pass. Five Spain goals sit behind the main creative role, and he remains listed in the midfield group for 2026.

Spain are a Tier 1 pick at £32m within the game's £200m card budget — the top-band slot. Group H opens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June against Cape Verde, with Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to follow.

Pedri's contribution to that £32m call is the central-creator role: line-breaking passes either-footed, mezzala movement in the half-spaces and the playmaking that links Spain's 4-3-3 to the front three. The slot price reflects Tier 1; the individual angle reflects a Barcelona midfielder.