Academies Lead World Champion Count
The Spanish La Liga Football Association confirmed that 25 out of 26 players in Spain's winning 2026 World Cup squad in the United States, Canada, and Mexico graduated from the leagues' club academies, except for goalkeeper David Raya, who moved to England at the age of 16. The association indicated that the competitive model in Spanish clubs allows players to start competing at an early age, with young players potentially playing around 500 official matches during their development stages, which enhances the quality of players and their performance. Spain won the World Cup for the second time in its history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final after extra time, delivering a strong performance, as they conceded only one goal and outperformed strong teams like Portugal, Belgium, and France.
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