Spain World Cup 2026.Spain’s World Cup 2026 matches begin on June 15. The team will face Group H opponents Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Head coach Luis de la Fuente retained the core players who lifted the European championship in 2024. Spain is predicted to win this World Cup.
Follow the Spain World Cup 2026 team on Sportpesa. Rodri serves as the captain, with Lamin Yamal set to be a key player. Below, get all you need to know about Spain’s World Cup trophy challenge, including the overview, fixtures, results, group table and predictions.
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Spain team profile overview
| Team name | Spain national football team |
| Nickname | La Roja, for the red one |
| Governing body | Royal Spanish Football Federation |
| Confederation | UEFA, Union of European Football Associations |
| Tournament | FIFA |
| FIFA code | ESP |
| Head coach | Luis de la Fuente |
| Captain | Rodri |
| Most capped | Sergio Ramos |
| Top scorer | David Villa, with 9 goals |
| World Cup appearances | 17 |
| Best World Cup finish | Champions in the 2010 edition |
| Last World Cup finish | Round of 16, 2022 edition |
Spain World Cup 2026 qualification
Spain gained direct entry into the 2026 World Cup. La Roja won five matches and drew 1. They finished atop the UEFA Group E qualifying table with 16 points. For a comprehensive Spain World Cup 2026 analysis, download SP Score.
Spain World Cup 2026 group
Spain was seeded in the World Cup draw to avoid them facing the top nine nations early in the tournament. Spain were drawn into Group H. Other members of the Spain World Cup 2026 group are Saudi Arabia, Uruguay and Cabo Verde.
Spain World Cup 2026 fixtures and match schedule
Sportpesa has the complete Spain World Cup 2026 fixtures, featuring the dates, kick-off times, opponents and venues. The table below shows the Spain World Cup 2026 schedule.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off Time |
| 15 June | Spain vs Cape Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA | 18:00 SAST |
| 21 June | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA | 18:00 SAST |
| 27 June | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, México | 02:00 SAST |
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Spain Results at FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch all Spain World Cup 2026 results in real-time on SportPesa. Below, the results table will be updated.
| Date | Match | Result |
| 15 June 2026 | Spain vs Cape Verde | To be updated |
| 21 June 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | To be updated |
| 26 June 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | To be updated |
Spain World Cup 2026 table and standings
Get the comprehensive Spain World Cup 2026 table and standings, showing the number of matches played, won, lost, drawn, the goals for and against, and the points total. The table below will be updated to show Spain’s standings.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Spain World Cup 2026 squad
Head coach Luis de la Fuente unveiled the Spain World Cup 2026 squad on 25 May 2026. Rodri captains the roster, aided by Unai Simón and Ferran Torres. Players to watch include Lamin Yamal, Pedri and Nico Williams. The table below shows the Spain World Cup 2026 players.
| Player | Position | Jersey # | Club |
| David Raya | Goalkeeper | 1 | Arsenal |
| Joan García | Goalkeeper | 13 | Barcelona |
| Unai Simón | Goalkeeper | 23 | Athletic Club |
| Marc Pubill | Defender | 2 | Almería |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Defender | 3 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Eric García | Defender | 4 | Barcelona |
| Marcos Llorente | Midfielder | 5 | Atlético Madrid |
| Mikel Merino | Midfielder | 6 | Arsenal |
| Ferran Torres | Forward | 7 | Barcelona |
| Fabián Ruiz | Midfielder | 8 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Gavi | Midfielder | 9 | Barcelona |
| Dani Olmo | Midfielder | 10 | Barcelona |
| Yéremy Pino | Midfielder | 11 | Villarreal |
| Pedro Porro | Defender | 12 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Aymeric Laporte | Defender | 14 | Al-Nassr |
| Álex Baena | Midfielder | 15 | Atlético Madrid |
| Rodri | Midfielder | 16 | Manchester City |
| Nico Williams | Forward | 17 | Athletic Club |
| Martín Zubimendi | Midfielder | 18 | Arsenal |
| Lamine Yamal | Forward | 19 | Barcelona |
| Pedri | Midfielder | 20 | Barcelona |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | Forward | 21 | Real Sociedad |
| Pau Cubarsí | Defender | 22 | Barcelona |
| Marc Cucurella | Defender | 24 | Chelsea |
| Víctor Muñoz | Forward | 25 | Real Madrid |
| Borja Iglesias | Forward | 26 | Real Betis |
Spain World Cup 2026 coaches and technical bench
Luis de la Fuente has coached the Spain national team since 2022. Other members of the technical team help the team in various aspects. Browse the Spain World Cup technical bench below.
| Head Coach | Luis de la Fuente |
| Assistant Coach | Pablo Amo |
| Assistant Coach | Jesús Casas |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Miguel Ángel España |
| Fitness Coach | Carlos Cruz |
| Team Doctor | Óscar Luis Celada |
| Physiotherapist | Raúl Martínez |
| Physiotherapist | Javier Miñano |
| Performance Analyst | Carlos Martínez |
| Video Analyst | Sergio García |
| Team Manager | Albert Luque |
| Nutritionist | Javier Aranceta |
Spain World Cup 2026 statistics
Sportpesa keeps you updated on the latest Spain World Cup 2026 statistics. The table below will be updated with each player’s goals, assists, and discipline stats.
| Player | Position | Minutes Played | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Injury Status |
| David Raya | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joan García | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unai Simón | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc Pubill | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eric García | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Porro | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aymeric Laporte | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pau Cubarsí | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc Cucurella | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcos Llorente | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mikel Merino | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fabián Ruiz | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gavi | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dani Olmo | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yéremy Pino | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álex Baena | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodri | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martín Zubimendi | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedri | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ferran Torres | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nico Williams | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lamine Yamal | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Víctor Muñoz | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Borja Iglesias | Forward | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Spain World Cup 2026 predictions, betting tips, and odds
Spain’s World Cup 2026 predictions place it as the easy leader of Group H. While its path is uncertain, Spain is the favourite in the World Cup. Spain World Cup 2026 betting tips
point to the team’s recent form as UEFA Champions, its balanced squad and dangerous playing style as the reasons. Log in or join Sportpesa for the Spain World Cup 2026 odds.
Why Spain is the consensus favourite to win the 2026 World Cup
Spain is considered the favourite to win the World Cup because of their consistent, exceptional play in multiple international tournaments. Spain’s tactics have clearly matured under Luis de la Fuentes. Bet on Spain to win the World Cup 2026 on Sportpesa.
FAQs on the Spain World Cup 2026
Will Yamal play in the 2026 World Cup?
Lamin Yamal is part of the Spain 2026 World Cup squad. Despite an April hamstring injury, he will play as a right winger or forward in an attacking squad.
Did Real Madrid get eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup?
Real Madrid was eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup by a 0-4 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Can Spain and Argentina play each other in the World Cup?
Yes, but because they are on different sides of the draw, they can only meet in the Finals if they top their groups.
Conclusion
The Spain World Cup 2026 team is the clear favourite to win. Spain will have to meet these expectations by avoiding targeted upsets from the new 48-team draw. Keep up to date with the Spain World Cup 2026 run on Sportpesa. Get accurate Spain World Cup 2026 winner odds here.
