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Spain

Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026

ESP Group H
Friendly
Spain vs Iraq
04 Jun 2026 · 21:00
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Group STAGE · Group
Spain vs Cape Verde Islands
15 Jun 2026 · 18:00
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Group STAGE · Group
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
21 Jun 2026 · 18:00
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Group STAGE · Group
Uruguay vs Spain
27 Jun 2026 · 02:00
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Footlab Data

Spain National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis

FIFA ranking #2 FIFA points · 1 876,40
Footlab Elo 1 694 Footlab rank · #1
Season: 2026
Group H
Group H

Group standings

Group H
# Team MJ G N P Diff Pts
1 Uruguay 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Spain 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Saudi Arabia 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Cape Verde Islands 0 0 0 0 0 0
Footlab Data

Statistiques détaillées

Matchs joués 11
Victoires 72,7%
Buts marqués / match 2,18
Buts encaissés / match 0,64
Clean sheets 45,5%
Les deux marquent 54,6%
+2.5 buts 63,6%
Points / match 2,36
Forme (5 matchs) W W W W W
Couverture stats avancées 100,0%
Forme (10 matchs) W W W W W W W D L D
Footlab Data

Footlab profile

Offensive potential 78,8/100
Very high
Defensive stability 59,1/100
High
Game control 76,1/100
Very high
Regularity 65,8/100
High
Mental resilience 71,0/100
High
Footlab Data

Spain National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis

11 Apr 2026

Spain World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection

Spain enters 2026 as a revitalized superpower. Following their Euro 2024 triumph, La Roja showcases a profile as masters of tempo, blending their legendary technical mastery with a new, hard-hitting verticality under Luis de la Fuente.

Global Positioning

Spain is among the nations with the highest collective ceiling, capable of dominating any opponent through structured play.

  • Status: Major Favorite / European Champions
  • Projection: Semi-final / Final
  • Risk: Vulnerability to rapid opposition transitions

Footlab Profile

Criteria Level
Attacking Potential Very High
Defensive Stability High
Game Control Exceptional
Consistency High
Mental Resilience High

Structural Strengths

  • Technical Excellence: Elite individual skill levels across all lines, facilitating game management.
  • Coordinated Pressing: One of the world's best at high-ball recovery and counter-pressing.
  • Wing Dominance: High-level 1v1 threat embodied by youth stars like Lamine Yamal.
  • Squad Depth: A highly homogenous group allowing for rotation without quality loss.

Structural Weaknesses

  • Defensive Transitions: Occasional large gaps behind the high block during turnovers.
  • Aerial Defense: Relative struggles with crosses and defensive set-pieces.
  • Low Block Efficiency: Possession can sometimes become sterile against deep-sitting defenses.
  • Tempo Dependency: Less comfortable in matches that devolve into physical chaos.

Tactical Brief

Spain relies on their traditional 4-3-3 with modernized principles:

  • Offensive Phase: Short circulation to fix opponents, followed by rapid vertical acceleration.
  • Defensive Phase: Aggressive high press and immediate suffocation of the ball carrier.
  • Transitions: Maximum use of width and individual creativity in half-spaces.

Match Typology

  • Vs Weaker Teams: Near-total territorial dominance and wearing down opponents through passing.
  • Vs Low Blocks: Creating openings through width and the vision of Rodri/Pedri.
  • Vs Top Tier Teams: Battle for midfield control and rhythm management.

2026 Key Performance Factors

Spain's success will primarily depend on:

  • their ability to convert possession into clear-cut chances
  • the solidity of the center-backs against elite pace
  • maintaining the peak form of their young offensive talents

Footlab Projection

Spain possesses one of the most defined playing identities in the tournament. They provide the strongest guarantees regarding midfield dominance.

Projection: Potential Semi-finalists
Alternative Scenario: Frustrating Quarter-final exit against an ultra-clinical defensive block.

Betting Insights

  • ✔️ High potential in ball possession percentage markets
  • ✔️ Strong value in corners won markets (due to heavy wing play)
  • ✔️ Reliable for straight wins during the group stage
  • ⚠️ Use caution on "Clean Sheet" markets (vulnerability to counters)

Conclusion

Spain has returned as a formidable collective machine. Their ability to dictate the pace of any game makes them a serious contender for a historic Euro-World Cup double.

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International history

Matches from the last 4 years

31 Mar 2026 · 21:00

Friendlies · Friendly

Spain
vs
Egypt
0 - 0
27 Mar 2026 · 21:00

Friendlies · Friendly

Spain
vs
Serbia
3 - 0
18 Nov 2025 · 20:45

World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group STAGE

Spain
vs
Türkiye
2 - 2
15 Nov 2025 · 18:00

World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group STAGE

Georgia
vs
Spain
0 - 4
14 Oct 2025 · 20:45

World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group STAGE

Spain
vs
Bulgaria
4 - 0
11 Oct 2025 · 20:45

World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group STAGE

Spain
vs
Georgia
2 - 0
07 Sep 2025 · 20:45

World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group STAGE

Türkiye
vs
Spain
0 - 6
04 Sep 2025 · 20:45

World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group STAGE

Bulgaria
vs
Spain
0 - 3
08 Jun 2025 · 21:00

UEFA Nations League · Final

Portugal
vs
Spain
2 - 2
05 Jun 2025 · 21:00

UEFA Nations League · Semi Finals

Spain
vs
France
5 - 4
23 Mar 2025 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · Quarter Finals

Spain
vs
Netherlands
3 - 3
20 Mar 2025 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · Quarter Finals

Netherlands
vs
Spain
2 - 2
18 Nov 2024 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 6

Spain
vs
Switzerland
3 - 2
15 Nov 2024 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 5

Denmark
vs
Spain
1 - 2
15 Oct 2024 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 4

Spain
vs
Serbia
3 - 0
12 Oct 2024 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 3

Spain
vs
Denmark
1 - 0
08 Sep 2024 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 2

Switzerland
vs
Spain
1 - 4
05 Sep 2024 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 1

Serbia
vs
Spain
0 - 0
14 Jul 2024 · 21:00

Euro Championship · Final

Spain
vs
England
2 - 1
09 Jul 2024 · 21:00

Euro Championship · Semi Finals

Spain
vs
France
2 - 1
05 Jul 2024 · 18:00

Euro Championship · Quarter Finals

Spain
vs
Germany
2 - 1
30 Jun 2024 · 21:00

Euro Championship · Round Of 16

Spain
vs
Georgia
4 - 1
24 Jun 2024 · 21:00

Euro Championship · Group B · Group

Albania
vs
Spain
0 - 1
20 Jun 2024 · 21:00

Euro Championship · Group B · Group

Spain
vs
Italy
1 - 0
15 Jun 2024 · 18:00

Euro Championship · Group B · Group

Spain
vs
Croatia
3 - 0
08 Jun 2024 · 21:30

Friendlies · Friendly

Spain
vs
Northern Ireland
5 - 1
05 Jun 2024 · 21:30

Friendlies · Friendly

Spain
vs
Andorra
5 - 0
26 Mar 2024 · 21:30

Friendlies · Friendly

Spain
vs
Brazil
3 - 3
22 Mar 2024 · 21:30

Friendlies · Friendly

Spain
vs
Colombia
0 - 1
19 Nov 2023 · 20:45

Euro Championship - Qualification

Spain
vs
Georgia
3 - 1
16 Nov 2023 · 18:00

Euro Championship - Qualification

Cyprus
vs
Spain
1 - 3
15 Oct 2023 · 20:45

Euro Championship - Qualification

Norway
vs
Spain
0 - 1
12 Oct 2023 · 20:45

Euro Championship - Qualification

Spain
vs
Scotland
2 - 0
12 Sep 2023 · 20:45

Euro Championship - Qualification

Spain
vs
Cyprus
6 - 0
08 Sep 2023 · 18:00

Euro Championship - Qualification

Georgia
vs
Spain
1 - 7
18 Jun 2023 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · Final

Croatia
vs
Spain
0 - 0
15 Jun 2023 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · Semi Finals

Spain
vs
Italy
2 - 1
28 Mar 2023 · 20:45

Euro Championship - Qualification

Scotland
vs
Spain
2 - 0
25 Mar 2023 · 20:45

Euro Championship - Qualification

Spain
vs
Norway
3 - 0
06 Dec 2022 · 16:00

Coupe du Monde · Round Of 16

Morocco
vs
Spain
0 - 0
01 Dec 2022 · 20:00

Coupe du Monde · Group STAGE · Group

Japan
vs
Spain
2 - 1
27 Nov 2022 · 20:00

Coupe du Monde · Group STAGE · Group

Spain
vs
Germany
1 - 1
23 Nov 2022 · 17:00

Coupe du Monde · Group STAGE · Group

Spain
vs
Costa Rica
7 - 0
17 Nov 2022 · 17:00

Friendlies · Friendly

Jordan
vs
Spain
1 - 3
27 Sep 2022 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 6

Portugal
vs
Spain
0 - 1
24 Sep 2022 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 5

Spain
vs
Switzerland
1 - 2
12 Jun 2022 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 4

Spain
vs
Czech Republic
2 - 0
09 Jun 2022 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 3

Switzerland
vs
Spain
0 - 1
05 Jun 2022 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 2

Czech Republic
vs
Spain
2 - 2
02 Jun 2022 · 20:45

UEFA Nations League · League A 1

Spain
vs
Portugal
1 - 1