Bayern pro Thiago is part of Spain's 23-man squad for the World Cup finals in Russia, Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui announced in Madrid on Monday lunchtime. The 27-year-old has made 27 appearances for Spain, scoring two goals. Thiago's Spanish team-mates Juan Bernat and Javi Martínez, who participated in the two last World Cups and won the World Cup with Spain in 2010, have not been called up for the tournament from 14 June to 15 July. La Furia Roja are among the favourites for the World Cup title and encounter European champions Portugal, Iran and Morocco in the group stage.