Spain World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Spain are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group E alongside Nigeria, Senegal, Curaçao. Here is everything you need to know about Spain’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Spain World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #2 |
| Group | Group E |
| Group Opponents | Nigeria, Senegal, Curaçao |
| Head Coach | Luis de la Fuente |
| Star Player | Lamine Yamal |
| World Cup Appearances | 16 |
| Best Result | Winners (2010) |
Spain 2026 World Cup Squad
Spain named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Álex Remiro
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsí, Alejandro Balde, Marc Cucurella, Jesús Navas
Midfielders: Rodri, Pedri, Gavi, Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, Dani Olmo
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, Álvaro Morata, Mikel Oyarzabal, Joselu
Spain World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | Spain vs Nigeria | TBC |
| June 17 | Spain vs Curaçao | TBC |
| June 22 | Spain vs Senegal | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Lamine Yamal
The Barcelona winger is one of the most exciting teenagers in world football. At just 18, Yamal is already a superstar after his outstanding performances at Euro 2024. He will be the player everyone wants to watch at World Cup 2026.
Rodri
The Manchester City midfielder and Ballon d’Or winner is the heartbeat of Spain’s midfield. His passing, positioning and ability to control games make him one of the best midfielders in the world.
Nico Williams
The Athletic Club winger is one of the most exciting attackers in Europe. His pace, directness and combination play with Lamine Yamal gives Spain a devastating left flank that opponents find almost impossible to stop.
Spain World Cup History
Spain won their only World Cup in 2010 in South Africa, defeating Netherlands 1-0 in the final with a goal from Andrés Iniesta. They were the dominant force in world football from 2008 to 2012, winning two European Championships either side of the World Cup. Their tiki-taka style revolutionised the game and influenced football worldwide.
How Did Spain Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Spain qualified through UEFA European qualifying, topping their group impressively. As reigning Euro 2024 champions and the world’s second-ranked team, Spain entered the tournament as one of the strongest teams in the world.
Spain World Cup 2026 Prediction
Spain are one of the strongest teams at World Cup 2026. With Yamal, Williams, Rodri and a supremely talented squad they have the quality to go very deep in the tournament. Their biggest challenge will be the knockout rounds against the tournament heavyweights.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Spain at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
