Key Takeaways
- Spain’s Padel Federation used YouTube to unveil its eight-player men’s and women’s squads for the 2026 FIP World Championship in Qatar.
- Carolina Navarro and Juanjo Gutierrez said six places in each squad had been almost certain from the outset, with debate focused on the remaining two selections.
- After claiming the title last year, Spain’s women head into the event as strong favorites, while the men will seek to take the crown from Argentina.
Spanish federation reveals Qatar squads
Weeks of uncertainty over Spain’s final selections ended when the Spanish Padel Federation (FEP) officially named its squads for the upcoming 2026 FIP World Championship in Qatar. The rosters were presented at an exclusive media event broadcast live on YouTube.
Before compiling their preliminary selections, women’s coach Carolina Navarro and men’s coach Juanjo Gutierrez had settled on most of their respective squads. Speaking through the federation’s social media channels, both acknowledged that six positions per team were effectively decided from the start, leaving two disputed places to resolve before confirming the official rosters.
Veteran stars joined by emerging players in Spain’s squads
Established tour names and talented younger players make up Spain’s contingent, with the women’s roster influenced by partnerships that have dominated the professional circuit. Having won gold last year, the defending champions will travel to Qatar as clear favorites to keep their title. Spain’s men, meanwhile, face the difficult task of trying to remove Argentina from the top spot.
| Category | Selected players |
|---|---|
| Female category | Gemma Triay, Ari Sanchez, Paula Josemaria, Claudia Fernandez, Andrea Ustero, Bea Gonzalez, Martina Calvo, Marta Ortega |
| Male category | Ale Galan, Arturo Coello, Paquito Navarro, ‘Coki’ Nieto, Miguel Yanguas, Juan Lebron, Jon Sanz, Aimar Goñi |
Now that all eight players have been selected in both categories, Spain can enter the final stage of its preparations for the tournament in Qatar.
