Mourinho Squad Complete as Five World Cup Stars Return

The Mourinho squad is finally whole again. Five of Los Blancos’ World Cup contingent — Marc Cucurella, Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Ibrahima Konaté and Jude Bellingham — report back to Valdebebas on Monday, according to Madrid Universal, handing the manager his complete group for the first time this summer.

What the full Mourinho squad means

The quintet had been on extended holidays after deep runs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forcing Mourinho to lean on fringe men and academy prospects through the opening weeks of pre-season. All five will undergo the usual medical checks before joining training. For summer signings Cucurella and Konaté, it marks their first proper session as Real Madrid players, a notable milestone in Madrid’s World Cup homecoming. It also hands Mourinho his first look at a full-strength group as he shapes the side for the season ahead.

What happens next

The returning stars are behind on match rhythm, and Mourinho’s task now is to build them up without overloading tired legs. Los Blancos have two friendlies left to sharpen the group — their Teresa Herrera Trophy clash with Deportivo on 12 August and a trip to Schalke 04 on 16 August — before the competitive campaign begins in earnest.