Spain

FIFA #2 Group H UEFA ESP

Background

Spain won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with a Xavi-Iniesta-Busquets midfield that defined a tactical era, and they currently hold Euro 2024 as defending European champions. La Roja arrive in 2026 as the FIFA number two and the bookmakers' co-favourite, with Lamine Yamal at 18 the central reason why.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Champions (2010)

Head coach

Luis de la Fuente

Path forward · Group H

Group opponents:

Cape Verde (#62) Saudi Arabia (#56) Uruguay (#9)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Title contender

Based on FIFA ranking #2. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Spain vs Cape Verde · 2026-06-15 · 16:00 UTC

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Spain Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group H

Spain

Cape Verde

Jun 15 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group H

Spain

Saudi Arabia

Jun 21 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group H

Uruguay

Spain

Jun 27 · 00:00 UTCEstadio AkronGuadalajara