Spain
La Roja enter the 2026 World Cup as the world's top-ranked team and reigning European champions, with a golden generation led by 18-year-old Lamine Yamal and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.
Key Players
Projected Squad
Final squad announced May 2026. Projected based on current form.
| Pos | Player | Club | Age | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Unai Simon | Athletic Bilbao | 29 | 30 |
| GK | David Raya | Arsenal | 30 | 5 |
| GK | Robert Sanchez | Chelsea | 28 | 4 |
| DEF | Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid | 34 | 50 |
| DEF | Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | 27 | 18 |
| DEF | Aymeric Laporte | Al-Nassr | 32 | 20 |
| DEF | Robin Le Normand | Atletico Madrid | 29 | 15 |
| DEF | Pau Torres | Aston Villa | 29 | 25 |
| DEF | Alejandro Grimaldo | Bayer Leverkusen | 30 | 10 |
| MID | Rodri | Man City | 30 | 60 |
| MID | Pedri | Barcelona | 23 | 40 |
| MID | Fabian Ruiz | PSG | 30 | 35 |
| MID | Gavi | Barcelona | 21 | 22 |
| MID | Mikel Merino | Arsenal | 30 | 20 |
| FWD | Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | 18 | 25 |
| FWD | Nico Williams | Athletic Bilbao | 24 | 25 |
| FWD | Dani Olmo | Barcelona | 28 | 45 |
| FWD | Alvaro Morata | AC Milan | 33 | 80 |
| FWD | Ferran Torres | Barcelona | 26 | 45 |
| FWD | Mikel Oyarzabal | Real Sociedad | 29 | 30 |
World Cup History
Spain are World Cup champions (2010) and one of European football's most decorated nations. Their 16 appearances span nine decades of tournament football, featuring a golden era of dominance between 2008 and 2012 that redefined how international teams play.
The 2010 triumph in South Africa was the crowning achievement of tiki-taka · Xavi, Iniesta, and a midfield that suffocated opponents with possession. Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner against the Netherlands in the final remains one of the most iconic World Cup moments.
Before 2010, Spain were the ultimate underachievers · immense talent, heartbreaking exits. Fourth place at the 1950 World Cup, quarterfinal losses in 1934, 1986, 1994, and 2002. Since 2010, results have been mixed: a group stage exit in 2014 as defending champions, and Round of 16 exits in 2018 and 2022. But the Euro 2024 triumph proved this new generation is ready to compete for the biggest prizes again.
| Year | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Italy | QF |
| 1950 | Brazil | 4th |
| 1962 | Chile | R1 |
| 1966 | England | R1 |
| 1978 | Argentina | R1 |
| 1982 | Spain | R2 |
| 1986 | Mexico | QF |
| 1990 | Italy | R16 |
| 1994 | USA | QF |
| 1998 | France | R1 |
| 2002 | Korea/Japan | QF |
| 2006 | Germany | R16 |
| 2010 | South Africa | WINNERS |
| 2014 | Brazil | R1 |
| 2018 | Russia | R16 |
| 2022 | Qatar | R16 |
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