Key Takeaways
- The Spanish Padel Federation announced its 8-player women’s and men’s rosters for the 2026 FIP World Championship in Qatar via YouTube.
- Coaches Carolina Navarro and Juanjo Gutiérrez revealed they had 6 spots practically locked in early, debating only 2 names on each side.
- Spain’s women enter the tournament as heavy favorites after winning last year’s title, while the men’s team aims to dethrone Argentina.
Spanish federation unveils selections for Qatar
The Spanish Padel Federation (FEP) has revealed its official player rosters for the upcoming 2026 FIP World Championship in Qatar. The announcement was delivered during an exclusive media event streamed live on YouTube, ending weeks of speculation surrounding the final selections.
Coaches Carolina Navarro, leading the women’s national team, and Juanjo Gutiérrez, heading the men’s squad, had already finalized the vast majority of their rosters prior to assembling the preliminary list. Both selectors admitted via the federation’s social media platforms that six spots on each side were virtually locked in from the beginning, leaving only 2 contentious places to decide before making their official choices.
Rosters feature established stars and rising talent
Spain’s contingent blends seasoned circuit figures with promising younger competitors. The women’s side presents a lineup shaped by dominant partnerships on the professional tour. As defending champions following their gold-medal run last year, the Spanish women will arrive in Qatar as heavy favorites to retain the crown. The men’s squad faces a formidable challenge of its own, setting out with the clear objective of dethroning Argentina.
| Category | Selected players |
|---|---|
| Female category | Gemma Triay, Ari Sánchez, Paula Josemaría, Claudia Fernández, Andrea Ustero, Bea González, Martina Calvo, Marta Ortega |
| Male category | Ale Galán, Arturo Coello, Paquito Navarro, ‘Coki’ Nieto, Miguel Yanguas, Juan Lebrón, Jon Sanz, Aimar Goñi |
With the 8 players confirmed for each category, Spain’s campaign preparations move into their final phase ahead of the tournament in Qatar.
