Due to disputes with the coach and the controversy following the 2023 World Cup, they hadn’t worn the Spanish jersey since. Now, after changes to the coaching staff, two key players are back.
- Spain’s new head coach Sonia Bermúdez has named Jenni Hermoso in her first national team call-up list, marking her return to international duty after a period in which she wasn’t selected.
- Alongside Hermoso, Mapi León was also recalled, making both inclusions standout headlines in the squad announcement.
- Hermoso’s recall comes after a hiatus during which she had been excluded from squads, amid controversy following the 2023 World Cup trophy ceremony incident.
- Hermoso is Spain’s all-time top scorer with 57 goals in 123 caps and currently plays for Tigres UANL in Mexico.
