De la Fuente Calls Up Victor Muñoz to Spain Squad Ahead of World Cup
Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has called up Victor Muñoz to the provisional squad ahead of the World Cup finals. Muñoz notably scored a goal on his debut for the national team against Serbia. This call-up is a culmination of Muñoz's impressive journey with Osasuna in La Liga, where his standout performances allowed him to quickly integrate into the national setup and solidify his position in the technical staff's considerations.
De la Fuente's decision was based on the player's consistent performance with Osasuna, where he has played 2280 minutes in La Liga, scoring five goals and providing two assists. This journey began with his transfer from Real Madrid in a deal valued at €5 million for 50 percent of his economic rights. While Real Madrid retained a buy-back option for the next three years, Muñoz has capitalized on the absence of players like Nico Williams to present himself as one of the promising new faces in the international squad.
The Spain coach praised the player's qualities and humility. Luis de la Fuente stated, "He has integrated perfectly, and his best asset is his humility. He knows he has just arrived and must continue to work hard, and I hope he maintains this desire to improve because it is the best way to grow." For his part, Victor Muñoz expressed his appreciation for this moment, saying, "Life moves very fast and doesn't give you time to fully grasp it, but I am trying to enjoy the process and being here with the national team. The truth is, I have found my place step by step."
Muñoz represents the ideal profile Osasuna was seeking to strengthen their squad, with club official Braulio stating, "He is the profile we need." These upward steps in the player's career follow his impressive performance with Real Madrid Castilla in the 2024/2025 season, where he scored 11 goals and provided seven assists. He then made his first-team debut for the Royal Club in May 2025, paving the way for his current prominence both domestically and internationally.
