Spain’s national team players Marc Cucurella, Mikel Merino and David Raya say the squad’s culture focuses on collective performance rather than individual roles. In interviews about Spain’s approach, they describe how the team prioritizes competing “for the group” first, with players accepting that success depends on working within the system and taking responsibility wherever they are needed. The players emphasize that roles may differ from match to match and that players are expected to embrace those variations instead of basing their effort or mindset on securing a specific starting position. Raya, Cucurella and Merino frame this team-first attitude as part of Spain’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup, arguing that cohesion and flexibility help the group compete effectively across a long tournament cycle. Overall, their comments present an internal team philosophy in which shared objectives, coordination, and adaptability are treated as key factors for performance, regardless of individual status or playing time.