Mikel Merino – Spain | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino Zazón
Date of BirthJune 22, 1996 (age 30)
Place of BirthPamplona, Spain
Height / Weight189 / 83
PositionMidfielder
Current ClubArsenal
59
Career
Appearances
15
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Emirates Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier League | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| UEFA Champions League | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Euro Championship | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 59 | 15 | 3 |
24
Int'l
Caps
9
Int'l
Goals
Spain International
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World Cup 2026
Group H →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 |  Cabo Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
2026 tournament outlook
Mikel Merino will represent Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain have been drawn in Group H alongside Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against Cabo Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. As a midfielder, Merino will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Spain is a 1-time World Cup champion and will be looking to add to their legacy.
Spain at the 2026 World Cup
Mikel Merino is part of the Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Luis de la Fuente, alongside David Raya, Dani Carvajal, Jesús Rodríguez, and Borja Iglesias among the key players.
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Spain Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| David Raya | Goalkeeper |
| Dani Carvajal | Defender |
| Jesús Rodríguez | Midfielder |
| Borja Iglesias | Attacker |
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| J. Adams |  South Africa | Creative playmaker |
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