Softfootball presents the full list of 11 players born in Spain who represented different nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Achraf Hakimi topping the list as the 2026 African Player of the Year.
Here are 11 players born in Spain who represented different nations at the 2026 World Cup, following the exact flow you provided:
Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi played for the Morocco national football team in the World Cup. Born in Madrid, Spain, he chose to represent his parents’ heritage and has played for the Moroccan Atlas Lions in three FIFA World Cups (2018, 2022, 2026).
Inaki Williams
He represented the Ghana national football team (the Black Stars), qualifying through his parents’ heritage after switching his international allegiance from Spain in 2022.
Brahim Díaz
He represented the Morocco national football team (the Atlas Lions). He switched his international eligibility from Spain in 2024 and played a key role as Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals.
Nico Paz
Nico Paz played for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup and was born in Spain. Much like Williams and Díaz, he is another prominent “Europibe” born in Europe but representing his family’s South American roots.
Chadi Riad
He represented the Morocco national football team. Born to Moroccan parents in Spain, he climbed the youth ranks with the Atlas Lions and earned a regular spot in the senior team, making the final 26‑man tournament roster.
Ayoubi Amaimouni
Often spelled Amaimouni‑Echghouyab played for Morocco in the 2026 World Cup and was born in Spain.
Álvaro Fidalgo
He represented the Mexico national football team. Nicknamed Maguito, he starred in Liga MX with Club América. He finalized a FIFA one‑time allegiance switch in February 2026 to represent El Tri, making his World Cup debut under Javier Aguirre.
Ismael Saibari
He represented the Morocco national football team. He became one of the tournament’s biggest breakout stars, scoring in all three group stage matches and hitting the winning penalty in the Round of 32 shootout against the Netherlands.
Jeremy Arévalo
He represented the Ecuador national football team. Born to Ecuadorian parents in Spain, he initially played for Spain’s U18 team before choosing Ecuador at youth and senior levels, earning a spot in their final 26‑man roster.
Munir
He represented the Morocco national football team. Serving as the experienced veteran and backup goalkeeper behind Yassine Bounou, he helped guide a heavily European‑born squad to the quarterfinals.
Rodrigo Zalazar
He represented the Uruguay national football team. Born in Albacete, Spain, he is the son of José Luis Zalazar, a former Uruguayan international who played in the 1986 World Cup. Rodrigo was named to Marcelo Bielsa’s final 26‑man tournament roster.
