Spain at World Cup 2026
Spain head to the 2026 World Cup as one of Europe's most technically polished sides, blending elite young creators with a new edge in transition and pressing. Watch every Spain match live in HD & 4K with WatchWorldCup26.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain are in Group H alongside Cape Verde Islands, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. Their group-stage matches are scheduled for June 15, June 20, and June 25, 2026.
Luis de la Fuente leads Spain into the 2026 World Cup. He has overseen the transition toward a younger, quicker, and more direct version of La Roja while preserving the technical control traditionally associated with Spanish football.
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Spain have won the FIFA World Cup once, in 2010. Andrés Iniesta scored the winning goal in extra time against the Netherlands in Johannesburg to secure the country's first world title.
Spain's most important figures include Rodri as the midfield controller, Pedri as the creative connector, wide threats Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, and captain Álvaro Morata up front. Together they give Spain a blend of technique, pace, and tactical intelligence.
Spain have a realistic chance of making a deep run. Their technical level is elite, their midfield control is among the best in the tournament, and their younger attackers give them more directness than some recent Spanish sides. Much may depend on whether they can convert possession dominance into decisive moments against top opposition in the knockout rounds.
| Year | Host | Result | Matches | W-D-L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar | Round of 16 | 4 | 1-1-2 | 9:3 |
| 2018 | Russia | Round of 16 | 4 | 1-3-0 | 7:6 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Group Stage | 3 | 1-0-2 | 4:7 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Winners | 7 | 6-0-1 | 8:2 |
| 2006 | Germany | Round of 16 | 4 | 3-0-1 | 9:4 |
| 2002 | Korea/Japan | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3-2-0 | 10:5 |
| 1998 | France | Group Stage | 3 | 1-1-1 | 8:4 |
| 1994 | USA | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3-1-1 | 10:6 |
| 1990 | Italy | Round of 16 | 4 | 2-1-1 | 6:4 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3-1-1 | 11:4 |