The Spain national football team has taken great players to the World Cups who, for various reasons, never got to play. Between technical decisions, injuries, and lack of rotation, these are some of the most curious cases since 1994. Julen Lopetegui, called up as a third goalkeeper in 1994, lived the World Cup in the shadow of Zubizarreta and Cañizares, without having any chance of debuting. Over time, Santiago Cañizares was called up to play in four World Cups without playing a single minute in two of them. But what happened to other players like Pepe Reina, Víctor Valdés, or David de Gea? The answer lies in their personal stories and the decisions of the coaches. So, who are the players who didn't play in the World Cups? The list is long and includes names like José Francisco Molina, Raúl Albiol, or Kepa Arrizabalaga. In 2018, Saúl Ñíguez and Álvaro Odriozola also didn't get minutes in the tournament. The Spain national football team has had many talented players over the years, but not all have had the opportunity to play in the World Cups. Lack of rotation and injuries have been some of the reasons why some players haven't been able to debut in the tournament. In the case of Robert Sánchez, called up as a substitute goalkeeper in 2022, he didn't have minutes in a tournament where Unai Simón played all the games and the Selection didn't make rotations under the posts. The Spain national football team continues to work to improve and reach the World Cups with the best possible players.