EXCLUSIVE: Carvajal’s Inner Circle Reveals Shocking Details of De la Fuente’s Phone Call Over Spain’s 2026 World Cup Squad Omission: A source closely connected to Dani Carvajal has provided a detailed account of the private conversation in which Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente informed the veteran defender that he would not be selected for the 2026 World Cup squad. According to the insider, the discussion went beyond standard explanations of fitness and form, touching directly on dressing room dynamics and the lingering impact of a heated confrontation involving Lamine Yamal. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the call as follows: “When De la Fuente contacted Dani, he began by recognizing his long service, leadership, and contributions, including his key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory. However, the coach then explained that squad harmony was a critical factor in the final decision. He specifically referenced the incident after the recent El Clásico, noting that Lamine Yamal remained upset by the exchange. De la Fuente indicated that the feelings of Yamal and several younger players close to him had made it difficult to include Carvajal, as it risked disrupting team unity ahead of the tournament.” The source close to Carvajal expressed deep disappointment with the outcome: “Dani has always been a leader who stands up for his teammates and the badge. He felt Yamal’s behavior throughout the season warranted a direct response. To learn that this single moment and the young player’s reaction to it, contributed to his exclusion from the World Cup is profoundly unfair. The source raged: “Dani sacrificed everything for Spain and this is the thanks? One clash with Yamal and suddenly he’s exiled? This is Barcelona running the Spanish national team. De la Fuente is spineless”
