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BARCELONA, Spain — Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before the World Cup. His list of 25 players for upcoming Nations League games includes newcomers Nico Williams and Borja Iglesias. Williams is Athletic Bilbao's 20-year-old winger. Iglesias is a 29-year-old striker for Real Betis. The most noticeable absence is Barcelona forward Ansu Fati. Spain hosts Switzerland in Zaragoza on Sept. 24 and plays Portugal in Braga three days later in the Nations League. Luis Enrique announced his squad while cycling near Madrid. The video showed the names of the selected players imposed on the hilly and winding road.
