EXCLUSIVE | Exciting Statement from Spain Regarding Marco Asensio! Will He Be Selected for the 2026 World Cup?
Fenerbahçe's Spanish star Marco Asensio spearheaded Domenico Tedesco's team with 2 goals and 1 assist in the away match against Çaykur Rizespor. The star footballer, who stands out for his scoring prowess in the Süper Lig, may see the doors of the Spanish National Team open for him. Fernando Sanchez, a Real Madrid correspondent who knows Asensio and Luis de la Fuente closely, provided noteworthy comments to Fanatik on the subject. Here are the details...
Fenerbahçe's Spanish midfielder, Marco Asensio, delivered a recital in the Süper Lig match on Sunday evening, which the Yellow-Navy team won 5-2 away against Çaykur Rizespor. The former Real Madrid star played with 1 goal and 2 assists, making a significant contribution to the victory.
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The 29-year-old footballer has played a total of 13 matches for Fenerbahçe. Marco Asensio contributed to 8 goals in these 13 matches, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists. All goals and assists have come in Süper Lig fixtures.
So, can Marco Asensio's rising performance carry him to the 2026 World Cup with the Spanish National Team jersey? Fanatik spoke to Fernando Sanchez, the Real Madrid correspondent for the Spanish newspaper Diario AS, about the matter.
Emphasizing that Asensio's form has also drawn attention in Spain, Sanchez said: "Asensio is a player who attracts significant media attention in Spain. His performance and the goals he scores are resonating greatly. He carries substantial weight in the media because he is a 'Real Madrid brand,' for better or for worse. In Marco's case, it is currently in a good direction."
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When the topic shifted to the 2026 World Cup, Sanchez commented: "This is a complex matter. Luis de la Fuente has a very clear idea about his main players. This is a 'winner' team, one of the favorites, and Marco has not been called up to the national team since 2023.
However, there is no better key than goals to seize opportunities. Moreover, De la Fuente knows Asensio very well. He was one of his key players in the Spanish youth national teams. It is difficult, but not impossible.
He will be competing with [Álex] Baena, [Yeremy] Pino, and perhaps Isco. His biggest chance is that the squad size has been increased to 30 players. In any case, if he maintains this goal average and good performance, his chances will increase. In terms of talent, there is no doubt that Asensio can return to the national team.
In addition to league goals, the goals he scores in the UEFA Europa League will give him even greater momentum. Europe is a much bigger arena and more closely followed. He needs to deliver a consistent performance as he started slightly behind his competitors in the summer."
