The Spanish star receives one of Anna Nordqvist’s captain’s selections to represent Team Europe, while Carlota Ciganda secures her eighth consecutive Solheim Cup appearance through automatic qualification

Julia López has been named to Team Europe for the 2026 Solheim Cup after receiving one of captain Anna Nordqvist’s four wildcard selections, capping an outstanding season that has established the young Spaniard among Europe’s brightest emerging talents.

The selection marks one of the highest honours in women’s golf and rewards a player who, in just a few months as a professional, has proved she belongs at the highest level. López’s consistency, composure under pressure and rapid transition into the professional ranks convinced Nordqvist to include her in Europe’s squad for one of the biggest events in world golf.

The Malaga-born golfer’s debut also highlights the continued strength of Spanish women’s golf, which will once again play a prominent role in Europe’s bid to reclaim the Solheim Cup.

Joining López in the European team is Carlota Ciganda, who qualified automatically after another outstanding season. The Navarre native will make her eighth consecutive Solheim Cup appearance, further cementing her status as one of Europe’s most experienced and successful players.

Together, López and Ciganda represent both the present and the future of Spanish women’s golf. Ciganda brings leadership, experience and a proven Solheim Cup record, while López embodies the new generation of Spanish talent ready to make its mark on the international stage.

For Julia López, the captain’s pick is the culmination of a remarkable breakthrough season and the beginning of a new chapter in what promises to be one of the most exciting careers in European golf.