Spain Are Back: Inside Their FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Spain arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament’s most in-form sides. After lifting the UEFA EURO 2024 trophy and reaching the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League final, Luis de la Fuente’s men are among the frontrunners to go deep in a tournament spread across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Spain’s Road to Redemption
The last World Cup left a sour taste. Spain were knocked out by Morocco in the Round of 16 at Qatar 2022, a result that prompted a change in direction. De la Fuente, who had previously managed Spain’s Under-19 and Under-21 sides, was handed the senior role in December 2022. The results have been transformative. Blending their traditional possession-based style with a more direct counter-attacking threat, Spain have looked refreshed under his management — with young stars like Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Pau Cubarsi, and Dean Huijsen spearheading a new golden generation.
Group H Fixtures and Squad
Spain have been drawn into Group H alongside Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde — a manageable but not uncomplicated path to the knockout rounds. The squad retains much of the EURO 2024 core, with Rodri anchoring midfield and Barcelona contributing eight players to the roster. Midfield depth comes from Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino, while Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams offer dynamism in wide areas. In India, all matches will broadcast live on Unite8 Sports channels, with streaming available on Zee5.