The Spanish women's basketball team has announced the list of 21 players who will begin preparation for the 2026 World Cup in Germany. Among those called up are the captain from Binissalem, Alba Torrens, and the Menorcan guard Aina Ayuso Bagur.
The senior Spanish women's basketball team has made public the list of 21 players who will start preparing for the 2026 World Cup in Germany. The call-up, announced by coach Miguel Méndez, includes the captain from Binissalem, Alba Torrens, and guard Aina Ayuso Bagur, who has established herself as a regular in the team.
On Tuesday, August 4, the team will begin training in preparation for the World Cup, which will take place in Germany. Spain returns to a World Cup eight years after winning bronze in Tenerife 2018. The list is led by Alba Torrens, the player with the most international appearances in the team and the only one to have played in three World Cups, winning a medal in each: silver in Turkey 2014 and bronze in the Czech Republic 2010 and Tenerife 2018.
Torrens and Ayuso are joined by the other eleven players who were runners-up in Europe last summer. Coach Miguel Méndez expressed his ambition during the announcement at the Reina Sofía auditorium of the HM Sanchinarro University Hospital: "Expectations are high. We are going to face a competition we haven't played in for years, but in the meantime, we have played in the Olympics against the best teams in the world. We want to win every game we play, regardless of the opponent."
For the islands, the presence of Aina Ayuso Bagur is a source of pride. The guard, trained at the CE Sant Lluís and CB Joventut academies, has gained prominence in the senior team, becoming a regular player. Her call-up reinforces the connection between Balearic basketball and the national elite.
The 2026 World Cup in Germany will be held in several venues, with the final scheduled for Berlin. Spain aims to improve its performance from Tenerife 2018 and compete for medals. Preparation will include friendly matches and a training camp prior to the tournament.
The Mallorcan fans are closely following the career of Alba Torrens, a native of Binissalem, who at 36 years old remains a reference both on and off the court. Her leadership will be key for a team that blends experience and youth. Meanwhile, Aina Ayuso, at 24 years old, represents the generational shift and the future of Balearic women's basketball.
The complete list of 21 players includes guards, forwards, and centres who will compete for a spot in the final team for the World Cup. The coach will have to make a cut before the tournament begins, reducing the squad to 12 players.
The announcement has generated excitement in the Spanish basketball world, which sees this team as an opportunity to return to the top. The last World Cup medal dates back to 2018, and since then the team has maintained a high competitive level in European Championships and the Olympics.
For the Balearic players, this call-up represents recognition of their hard work and an opportunity to shine on the international stage. The island fans will be watching their performances on the road to Germany.
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