๐ช๐ธ Spain at the 2026 World Cup
Reigning Euro 2024 champions chasing a second World Cup star.
Tiki-Taka's Latest Chapter
Spain won the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa, completing a golden era that also saw them win three European Championships. Their tiki-taka revolution changed how football is played. A young Spanish squad with technical quality at every level has the ingredients to go deep again.
At the 2026 World Cup, Spain are placed in Group H alongside Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 16 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of World Champion, Spain bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group H Draw
All 4 teams in Spain's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Spain's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Luis de la Fuente's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 23Unai Simon
- 2Pedro Porro
- 4Robin Le Normand
- 14Aymeric Laporte
- 24Marc Cucurella
- 16Rodri
- 8Pedri
- 12Fabian Ruiz
- 19Lamine Yamal
- 7Alvaro MorataCAPTAIN
- 17Nico Williams
All 24 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Spain in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
Spain competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other UEFA teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Spain At a Fan Zone
Every Spain group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group H Opponents
The teams Spain face in the group stage
