Rooting for Spain at World Cup 2026? Here's a Guide to All Its Matches
Widely regarded as the pretournament favorites, Spain head into World Cup 2026 looking to live up to high expectations and repeat its 2010 triumph.
La Roja have somewhat underwhelmed on soccer's biggest stage since that win in South Africa. In 2014, there was a shock group-stage knockout, followed by back-to-back round-of-16 exits in Germany and Qatar.
The team's stunning Euro 2024 win, coupled with a dominant qualification campaign for this tournament, has nevertheless convinced many pundits that Luis de la Fuente's men are the team to beat this summer.
How did Spain qualify?
Spain waltzed through UEFA qualifying, topping Group E without losing a game. There was a draw at home to Turkey in its final game, which was the only minor blemish on its record.
Who is Spain's manager?
Former Alavés boss Luis de la Fuente is now in his fourth year in what's been a fruitful spell as...
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