UEFA · Group H
Spain at FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group H opponents
Spain plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Spain fixtures
Spain in the tournament
Spain arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #1 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 95/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Spain in Group H with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #36, with Spain the top-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Spain squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 30, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Luis de la Fuente
European champions Spain are FIFA's top-ranked side and joint tournament favorites with France. Lamine Yamal continues his teenage phenomenon era at 18; Rodri returns to the Ballon d'Or-winning form; Pedri and Mikel Merino orchestrate.
Goalkeepers3
- Unai Simon(Athletic Club)
- David Raya(Arsenal)
- Joan Garcia(Barcelona)
Defenders8
- Aymeric Laporte(Athletic Club)
- Marc Cucurella(Chelsea)
- Marcos Llorente(Atletico Madrid)
- Eric Garcia(Barcelona)
- Pedro Porro(Tottenham)
- Alex Grimaldo(Bayer Leverkusen)
- Pau Cubarsi(Barcelona)
- Marc Pubill(Atletico Madrid)
Midfielders7
- Rodri(Manchester City)2024 Ballon d'Or winner; returns from ACL injury
- Fabian Ruiz(Paris Saint-Germain)
- Mikel Merino(Arsenal)
- Pedri(Barcelona)
- Gavi(Barcelona)
- Martin Zubimendi(Arsenal)
- Alex Baena(Atletico Madrid)
Forwards8
- Ferran Torres(Barcelona)
- Mikel Oyarzabal(Real Sociedad)
- Dani Olmo(Barcelona)
- Nico Williams(Athletic Club)
- Lamine Yamal(Barcelona)18 years old; Spain's teenage star since Euro 2024 final
- Yeremy Pino(Crystal Palace)
- Borja Iglesias(Celta Vigo)
- Victor Munoz(Osasuna)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Spain analysis
Frequently asked questions about Spain
When does Spain play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Spain plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 15, 2026. The opener is against CPV. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Spain in at the World Cup 2026?
Spain is in Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Spain's FIFA ranking?
Spain entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #1 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 10 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Spain win the World Cup 2026?
Spain's pre-tournament strength rating is 95/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are among the title favourites alongside the other top-strength sides. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.