11.06.2026 18:31
Alvaro Morata, who was not included in Spain's World Cup squad, said this decision is normal. The 33-year-old Morata stated that he wants to return to the national team squad.
Former Galatasaray striker and veteran goal scorer Alvaro Morata, who is spending the season with Italian side Como, made very candid statements about not being included in the Spanish National Team's 2026 World Cup squad. The 33-year-old forward acknowledged that he is going through a difficult period at the club level and expressed that he finds his exclusion from the squad completely normal.
"I NEVER DESERVED TO BE IN THE SQUAD"
Morata admitted that the past season went poorly for him and shared details of his phone call with Spanish National Team head coach Luis de la Fuente, saying, "When our coach called me, I told him, 'I knew I wouldn't go to the World Cup, I'm not stupid.' In past years, I might have been devastated by this decision, but now I understand that everything is progressing as it should. I never deserved to be in this tournament's squad."
"IT WAS MY LAST CHANCE, BUT IT'S LIKE THIS"
The experienced player stated that he knew this was his last opportunity to play in the World Cup, and made this assessment: "It's clear that this World Cup was my last chance. I also fully believe Spain will win the tournament. But life doesn't always go perfectly. As I've gotten older, the experience and maturity I've gained help me cope much better with such difficult situations."
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The 33-year-old veteran striker managed to hit the back of the net only once in 30 official matches he played for the Italian team during the past season.