Pedri at the 2026 World Cup
Pedro González López, more commonly known as Pedri, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. Pedri lines up as Spain's central midfielder, and his job is controlling tempo and linking play.
Spain go into the tournament as genuine contenders (16.6% to lift the trophy per Polymarket's live market), and if they are to go deep they will need to manage centre-forward depth, which puts the spotlight squarely on Pedri. Alongside Lamine Yamal, he gives Luis de la Fuente's side a spine to build around.
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