The year 2026 marks the return of  World Cup by national teams , a major international padel event held every two years. This edition will take place from  November 1 to 7 And as is often the case, two nations are already attracting all the attention of men:  Spain and Argentina .

As defending champions after their triumph in 2024, Argentina will arrive with the status of the benchmark. For their part, Spain are already preparing their revenge, bolstered by an exceptional talent pool and fiercer internal competition than ever before.

Guest of the show From inside the paddlethe Spanish coach  Juanjo Gutiérrez  provided several insights into his approach to composing his group.

The moment of form before the ranking

Without mincing words, Juanjo Gutiérrez reminded everyone that the  FIP ranking would not be the only determining criterion  when making choices.

"For me, the most important thing is the  moment of form , more than the ranking. But there are also other factors to consider, such as the  ability to work as a team or a  play with different partners or the ability to evolve  on both sides of the track  »

A clear speech, which confirms a comprehensive approach to selection, where the human, tactical and collective aspects will weigh as much as the raw results.

An impressive squad depth

When asked about Spain's pool of players, the coach didn't hide his optimism. For him, La Roja has no shortage of talent or options.

“Obviously, Spain has a  very large pool of players In terms of selection, there are not just eight, but easily  dix , or even more. And I am convinced that in 2026, there will be  11 or 12 players who can actually be selected  »

This wealth of talent is both a strength and a headache for the staff, as the competition will be fierce at every position.

An open battle to the very end

More than ten months before the world championships, nothing is set in stone. Performances on the circuit Premier PadelRegularity, physical condition and ability to integrate into a group will be closely scrutinized.

One thing is sure:  The race for the Spanish national team is on! And every tournament in the 2026 season will count. Facing a still formidable Argentina, Spain intends to arrive at the World Cup with a solid, well-rounded squad, ready to reclaim the throne.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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