Spain’s biggest mystery in the World Cup… Why does the Matador throne refuse to recognize its new king?

Controversy surrounding Spain’s World Cup 2026 squad was not about a fiery attack, a star-studded midfield or even coach Luis de la Fuente’s tactical choices, but was surprisingly confined to the goalkeeper position.

While Spain have three of the best-known goalkeepers on the continent, led by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who has had an exceptional season that has made him one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Unai Simeone continues to hold his starting spot without appearing to be in real danger.

The decision has sparked a wave of questions inside and outside of Spain, particularly among Arsenal and Barcelona fans who believe Raya and even Juan Garcia deserve a chance in front of the Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper.

But for De La Fuente, the issue seems to go beyond just numbers or statistics, as it relates to a more sensitive and influential factor in the world of football: trust and loyalty, the website said. “Jules“.