According to reports, Álvaro Morata, the Spanish striker who transferred to Leganés in Spain's Segunda División this summer, discussed his feelings about missing Spain's 2026 World Cup squad for the first time on the program "El Larguero" and his emotions regarding not being selected for Spain's World Cup squad. As a veteran of Spain's 2024 European Championship victory, he frankly accepted De la Fuente's selection decision, acknowledging that while he has some regrets, he fully understands the coach's choice and is genuinely happy with the national team's success.

At the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Spain's national team reached the finals and won the championship, but Morata, who had previously won the European Championship with the team, ultimately missed the squad. Speaking about this disappointment, the 33-year-old Morata was very candid: "I was sincere and eager to participate in this World Cup. After the final, I made a special trip to New York to witness the team's victory throughout the tournament, because many players on the team began their national team careers with me. I also imagined what it would be like if I could participate, but such wishful thinking is pointless."

He acknowledged that he always held hope, and even after not being selected, he still felt uncertain: "It's human nature—I always harbored hope in my heart of being called up. I believed I could contribute to the team and create a good team atmosphere, but for the head coach, not selecting me would make the team's preparation and public perception simpler and cleaner. If I had been selected, there would certainly be much controversy and discussion from outside, and avoiding these distractions is a more prudent choice."

Morata generously praised Spain's forward line performance at this World Cup, actively commending his selected teammates: "Iglesias and all the forwards who participated deserve this opportunity. I have always recognized the abilities of Oyarzabal and Ferran Torres, and the goals that Ferran scored are something I once aspired to score. I am genuinely happy for him and for the whole team."

In the interview, he also cheerfully revealed a private anecdote with head coach De la Fuente. He revealed that he knew he wasn't selected before the preliminary squad was announced, and at that time, he expressed understanding of the coach's decision and wished the team all the best to win the championship. At the same time, he joked that the coach "broke his promise": De la Fuente had previously promised that if the team won the championship, he would celebrate by riding a horse and holding the trophy high. The coach still has time to keep this promise.

Finally, Morata explained his decision to turn down Champions League offers and choose to join Leganés in Spain's Segunda División. He frankly stated that after many years, he had rediscovered the pure joy of football. Compared to scoring twenty or thirty goals in a season for a top club, helping the team earn promotion and compete in La Liga is a more meaningful achievement that could transform his career experience. Stripped of the glamour of a top club, he now enjoys the pure team development and essence of football more.

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