Spain are preparing for their 17th FIFA World Cup appearance and will arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026โข as reigning European champions.
After winning UEFA EURO 2024 and reaching the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League final, La Roja will enter the tournament as one of the favourites.
Spainโs mission is clear: to win the FIFA World Cup for the second time, following their historic triumph in 2010.
Luis de la Fuente became Spain head coach in December 2022 after previously enjoying success with the national youth teams.
He has kept Spainโs attacking identity while adding more flexibility, faster transitions and greater tactical balance.
With young talents such as Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, Spain now have one of the most exciting squads in world football.
Spain enjoyed an almost flawless qualification campaign on their road to North America.
La Roja completed doubles over Bulgaria and Georgia, while their only dropped points came in a 2-2 draw against Tรผrkiye in Seville.
Earlier in the campaign, Spain had already shown their power by defeating Tรผrkiye 6-0 away in Konya.
Spainโs greatest World Cup moment came in 2010 when they lifted the trophy in South Africa.
Led by Vicente del Bosque, La Roja produced a golden generation built around players such as Iker Casillas, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol and David Villa.
Their famous tiki-taka style became the symbol of an era, combining control, patience and technical excellence.
After overcoming early defeat against Switzerland, Spain grew stronger and eventually became world champions.
Spain began Qatar 2022 in spectacular fashion with a 7-0 victory over Costa Rica.
However, their momentum slowed after a draw with Germany and a 2-1 defeat to Japan.
In the round of 16, La Roja were held by Morocco after 120 minutes before being eliminated in a penalty shootout.
Spain made their FIFA World Cup debut at Italy 1934.
They defeated Brazil in the round of 16 before holding hosts Italy to a 1-1 draw after extra time in the quarter-finals.
Because penalty shootouts did not exist at the time, the match went to a replay, where Italy won 1-0 and later became world champions.
David Villa is Spainโs all-time leading World Cup scorer with nine goals.
He played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 tournaments and was a key figure in Spainโs 2010 title-winning campaign.
Behind him, Emilio Butragueno, Fernando Hierro, Fernando Morientes and Raul each scored five World Cup goals for La Roja.
Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Sergio Busquets share Spainโs World Cup appearance record with 17 matches each.
All three were part of Spainโs golden era and played important roles across multiple World Cup campaigns.
Spainโs most iconic World Cup moment remains Andres Iniestaโs extra-time winner against the Netherlands in the 2010 final.
That goal secured Spainโs first-ever FIFA World Cup title and completed one of the greatest eras in international football history.
Another major moment came in 1950, when Spain finished fourth after impressive victories over the USA, Chile and England.
Spainโs biggest World Cup win came at Qatar 2022 when they defeated Costa Rica 7-0.
Goals from Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, Ferran Torres, Gavi, Carlos Soler and Alvaro Morata completed a dominant attacking performance.
Now, Spain head to FIFA World Cup 2026 with a new golden generation, strong momentum and belief that they can become world champions once again.
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