Spain Reveals World Championship Prelists: 12 Men, 12 Women Named for Doha

Spain has published its preliminary squads for the 2026 Padel World Championship, with national coaches Juanjo Gutiérrez (men) and Carolina Navarro (women) each naming 12 players as candidates for the tournament in Doha, Qatar, from 2 to 7 November. These prelists are the first official filter before the final rosters are confirmed.

The selections come with notable changes from previous cycles, though the full breakdown of names points to a mix of established internationals and fresh faces pushing for their first World Championship call-ups. With 12 players named on each side, the coaching staffs have room to assess form and fitness before trimming to the final squad.

For Spain, the World Championship is always a priority event, and Doha adds an extra layer of intrigue: a neutral, indoor venue in a country with a fast-growing padel scene. The tactical demands of the tournament, compact schedule across six days, put squad depth and conditioning at a premium, which makes the preselection stage genuinely meaningful rather than ceremonial.

The final squads will be confirmed closer to November, giving players roughly six weeks to make their case on the circuit. Keep an eye on ranking movements and WPT/Premier Padel results through October as the key selection window closes.