I’ll back you: Huijsen breaks silence after missing World Cup | OneFootball

Spain international center-back, Dean Huijsen, has reacted with remarkable maturity after the final squad list for the 2026 World Cup was announced.

Despite being one of the most talked-about omissions in the sports media, the young defender wanted to put an end to any kind of controversy with an exemplary message on his social media.

Through his official profiles, Huijsen showed his full support for the squad led by the national team coach. "Many congratulations to my teammates who will be going to the World Cup, I’ll be supporting them from home like any other Spaniard", the footballer shared, showing his unconditional commitment to the team.

The defender had been shaping up as one of Spain’s future talents at the back for the World Cup. However, the fierce competition for defensive spots has forced the coaching staff to make difficult decisions for the tournament.

Although this time he will have to endure it from the sofa, the center-back’s future in a Spain shirt remains bright, and this decision will only be a bump in his promising career.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

📸 Alex Caparros - 2026 Getty Images