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Spain’s 2026 Campaign Review
Spain entered the World Cup 2026 with a solid qualifying campaign in the Europe section, finishing top of their group with 16 points from six matches. Their record was impressive: five wins, one draw, and no defeats, scoring 21 goals while conceding just two. The defence looked as tight as a bank vault, and the attack was firing on all cylinders.
In the World Cup group stage so far, Spain have drawn their opening match without scoring, suggesting a cautious start to their tournament journey. Despite this, their recent form remains strong, with a sequence of wins and draws leading into the finals.
Looking ahead, Spain will be keen to convert their dominant qualifying form into knockout success. With a squad brimming with youthful energy and experienced heads, the future looks promising for La Roja as they seek to add to their storied World Cup history.
Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
16
PPG (last 5)
2.60
Squad pedigree
26 of 26 squad players (100%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
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League position
Position 6Points trajectory
Rank 6FIFA world ranking
#1
Manager
Luis de la Fuente
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Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Next match
Spain's Form Story
Spain have navigated the World Cup 2026 qualifiers with an impressive unbeaten record, winning five and drawing one of their six matches, scoring 21 goals and conceding just two. Their form has been notably consistent, with no defeats and a solitary draw, indicating a team that knows how to keep the ship steady rather than rocking the boat.
In the tournament's opening group stage match, Spain secured a goalless draw, maintaining their defensive solidity but yet to find the net. Their biggest win streak is not recorded, but the string of four wins before the draw suggests they were cruising comfortably until the recent stalemate. Points have been dropped more through a draw than any kind of defeat, highlighting resilience but perhaps a slight lack of cutting edge at the moment.
Overall, Spain appear solid and hard to beat, though they might need to sharpen their finishing touch as they prepare to face Saudi Arabia at home in their next World Cup group fixture.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Spain's Home and Away Dynamics
Spain's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign reveals a side comfortable both home and away, though with subtle contrasts. At home, they've netted 8 goals while conceding twice across three matches, maintaining two clean sheets. Away from home, they've been even more prolific and watertight — scoring 13 goals without conceding, keeping three clean sheets in as many games.
This data suggests a team that can assert attacking dominance anywhere but tightens up defensively on the road. Their unblemished away record in qualifiers hints at resilience and tactical discipline, while the slight concession at home shows they dare to take more risks in familiar surroundings. A solid foundation, with a cheeky hint that Spain is equally comfortable in the driver's seat or playing it cool on the back foot.
Fipster's Record on Spain
Fipster has had a modest start with Spain in the World Cup 2026, registering one scored prediction so far. However, it’s not all smiles as that came with a miss, leaving the model yet to earn a star or tick for the team. In other words, the prediction algorithm is still finding its feet with La Roja this campaign. Given Spain's pedigree and tight qualifying form, one suspects the model will be sharpening its pencils for the upcoming fixtures, especially with a home clash against Saudi Arabia on the horizon.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3330 | 6.95 | |||
| 13 | Goalkeeper | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2433 | 7.36 | |||
| 23 | Goalkeeper | 35 | 0 | 0 | 3060 | 6.90 | |||
| 2 | Defender | 34 | 1 | 1 | 1296 | 7.25 | |||
| 3 | Defender | 30 | 8 | 8 | 2524 | 7.34 | |||
| 4 | Defender | 34 | 1 | 2 | 2562 | 7.11 | |||
| 12 | Defender | 34 | 1 | 2 | 2826 | 6.93 | |||
| 14 | Defender | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1790 | 6.90 | |||
| 22 | Defender | 35 | 1 | 0 | 2441 | 7.21 | |||
| 24 | Defender | 34 | 1 | 4 | 2733 | 6.73 | |||
| 5 | Midfielder | 28 | 0 | 4 | 2095 | 7.00 | |||
| 6 | Midfielder | 24 | 4 | 3 | 1035 | 7.00 | |||
| 7 | Midfielder | 32 | 14 | 2 | 1820 | 6.89 | |||
| 8 | Midfielder | 20 | 1 | 4 | 1129 | 7.20 | |||
| 10 | Midfielder | 30 | 7 | 7 | 1945 | 7.10 | |||
| 11 | Midfielder | 36 | 2 | 2 | 2100 | 6.92 | |||
| 15 | Midfielder | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1402 | 7.02 | |||
| 16 | Midfielder | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1513 | 7.55 | |||
| 18 | Midfielder | 38 | 5 | 1 | 3001 | 7.10 | |||
| 19 | Midfielder | 25 | 15 | 9 | 2006 | 7.98 | |||
| 20 | Midfielder | 27 | 2 | 9 | 1837 | 7.59 | |||
| 9 | Attacker | 10 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 6.81 | |||
| 17 | Attacker | 23 | 6 | 3 | 1576 | 7.11 | |||
| 21 | Attacker | 33 | 15 | 4 | 2652 | 7.13 | |||
| 25 | Attacker | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2554 | 6.90 | |||
| 26 | Attacker | 33 | 14 | 2 | 1785 | 6.82 |
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