Sergio Ramos Will Not Compete in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The Claim
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Sergio Ramos are the only players who competed in the 2006 World Cup and will compete in the 2022 World Cup.
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Claims that Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Sergio Ramos are the only players who played in the 2006 World Cup and will play in the 2022 World Cup have gone viral on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral claim and found it to be misleading.
Sergio Ramos was not selected to represent Spain in the 2022 World Cup.
Spain’s Coach Excludes Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, is not on the Spanish national team's official squad.
Luis Enrique had previously announced the list of those called to the Spanish National Team for the two warm-up games for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The coach omitted Ramos and explained his team selection by saying, "There are better players."
Spain's World Cup Squad Announced
Luis Enrique, Spain's national team coach, named 26 players to represent Spain in the 2022 World Cup on Friday.
"I've got a great squad list," Luis Enrique said shortly after announcing the roster.
According to multiple media outlets, Spain's list included goalkeepers Unai Simon, Roberto Sanchez, and David Raya.
The following players have been named as Spain's defenders: Dani Carvajal, Cesar Azpilicueta, Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Hugo Guillamon, Jordi Alba, and Jose Gaya.
Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Koke, Marcos Llorente, Gavi, Pedri, and Carlos Soler are the Spanish midfielders chosen.
Alvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Pablo Sarabia, Nico Williams, Yéremy Pino, and Ansu Fati were chosen as forwards by the coach.
2006 and 2022 World Cup Participants
Other players who competed in the 2006 World Cup and will compete in the 2022 World Cup include Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric played in the 2006 World Cup and is part of Croatia's squad for the 2022 World Cup.
The Real Madrid star came on as a substitute twice during the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, against Japan and Australia.
In addition, Ochoa was selected as Mexico's third-choice goalkeeper for the 2006 FIFA World Cup by coach Ricardo La Volpe.
The 37-year-old player has also been chosen to compete in the World Cup tournament in 2022.
Real Betis midfielder Andrés Guardado was chosen to represent Mexico at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
In the round of 16 of the 2006 World Cup, he played in a 2-1 loss to Argentina.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup
The claim began to circulate days before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The tournament's first matches are scheduled to begin on November 20 in Qatar.
The winner of the 2010 World Cup will face Costa Rica, Germany, and Japan in Group E.
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