The recent call-up of the Spanish national team for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada has highlighted Valencia CF's minimal presence on the international stage. For the second time in the 21st century, the Mestalla club will not have any Spanish players representing 'La Roja' in the premier international competition.

This absence of Valencianistas at the World Cup coincides with the club's lack of participation in European club competitions, further emphasizing its diminished status. Historically, Valencia CF has contributed 21 players to World Cups, from Tonico Puchades to Hugo Guillamón, who, in the last edition in Qatar 2022, did not play a single minute.

This situation contrasts sharply with previous eras when Valencianistas were regulars in the national squad, including four world champions in 2010 and a top scorer in that same tournament. In the 21st century, besides the upcoming World Cup, Valencia also lacked representation in Brazil 2014, a period that coincided with a difficult season under Amadeo Salvo's presidency.

In Russia 2018, the sole representative was Rodrigo Moreno. In contrast, during the previous decade, the Spanish team featured prominent Valencia players such as David Villa, Carlos Marchena, David Silva, and Juan Mata, who were key to winning the World Cup title.

In the 2000s, players like David Albelda, Curro Torres, and Rubén Baraja were Valencia's ambassadors at the 2002 Korea and Japan World Cup. Albelda, notably, became the first Valencianista to play in two consecutive World Cups.

In total, Spain has participated in 16 World Cups, and Valencia has had no representation in seven of them. The current trend suggests this absence will continue, as no club player is on the preliminary list for the 2026 World Cup.