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Spain are the reigning FIFA World Cup holders from 2010 - their only title - but have built an extraordinarily deep squad and enter 2026 as one of the tournament favourites, seeded into Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. This page covers La Roja's complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group H schedule with the opener on June 15 in Atlanta.
Spain enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a technically strong squad featuring experienced international players and highly talented young footballers. Explore Spain’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Spain remains one of Europe’s leading football nations with a playing style built around possession football, quick passing, and tactical control. The national team continues to produce elite players competing in top domestic and European clubs.
The team is known for its consistent performances in major international tournaments and modern attacking football. Spain’s FIFA World Cup history includes historic title-winning campaigns and several deep tournament runs.
Spain FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Football Association | Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | La Roja |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 10 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1934 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 16 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 12 (1978-2022) |
| World Cup Titles | 1 (2010) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Champions (2010) |
| Total Matches Played | 67 |
| Total Wins | 31 |
| Total Draws | 18 |
| Total Losses | 18 |
| Goals Scored | 109 |
| Goals Conceded | 75 |
| Win Percentage | 46.3% |
| Clean Sheets | 24 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 1, Lost 4 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Sergio Busquets - 17 |
| Most Goals by Player | David Villa - 9 |
| Largest Victory | 7-0 vs Costa Rica (2022) |
| Biggest Defeat | 1-5 vs Netherlands (2014) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Luis de la Fuente
2026 FIFA World Cup Spain Squad
Coach: Luis de la Fuente
| S.N. | Position | Player | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | David Raya | 12 | 0 | Arsenal |
| 2 | Goalkeeper | Unai Simón | 46 | 0 | Athletic Bilbao |
| 3 | Goalkeeper | Joan García | 1 | 0 | Espanyol |
| 4 | Defender | Dani Carvajal | 54 | 1 | Real Madrid |
| 5 | Defender | Pedro Porro | 18 | 0 | Tottenham |
| 6 | Defender | Robin Le Normand | 19 | 1 | Atlético Madrid |
| 7 | Defender | Pau Torres | 26 | 1 | Aston Villa |
| 8 | Defender | Aymeric Laporte | 38 | 2 | Al Nassr |
| 9 | Defender | Marc Cucurella | 15 | 0 | Chelsea |
| 10 | Defender | Alejandro Grimaldo | 9 | 0 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 11 | Defender | Eric García | 22 | 1 | Girona |
| 12 | Midfielder | Rodri | 58 | 5 | Manchester City |
| 13 | Midfielder | Martín Zubimendi | 18 | 1 | Real Sociedad |
| 14 | Midfielder | Fabián Ruiz | 36 | 2 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 15 | Midfielder | Mikel Merino | 31 | 2 | Arsenal |
| 16 | Midfielder | Pedri | 27 | 2 | Barcelona |
| 17 | Midfielder | Gavi | 29 | 5 | Barcelona |
| 18 | Midfielder | Dani Olmo | 39 | 11 | Barcelona |
| 19 | Midfielder | Alex Baena | 9 | 1 | Villarreal |
| 20 | Forward | Lamine Yamal | 20 | 5 | Barcelona |
| 21 | Forward | Nico Williams | 24 | 4 | Athletic Bilbao |
| 22 | Forward | Ferran Torres | 47 | 20 | Barcelona |
| 23 | Forward | Mikel Oyarzabal | 39 | 12 | Real Sociedad |
| 24 | Forward | Álvaro Morata | 80 | 37 | AC Milan |
| 25 | Forward | Joselu | 20 | 8 | Real Madrid |
| 26 | Forward | Ayoze Pérez | 18 | 4 | Real Betis |
Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Mon, June 15 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) | Atlanta | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 38 | Sun, June 21 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) | Atlanta | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 62 | Fri, June 26 | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Guadalajara (Zapopan) | Zapopan | Group Stage | 12:00 |
Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Upcoming Fixture | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz), Atlanta | Group Stage |
| 21 June 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Upcoming Fixture | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz), Atlanta | Group Stage |
| 26 June 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | Upcoming Fixture | Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan | Group Stage |
Spain FIFA World Cup Titles
| Year | Host Country | Final Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | South Africa | Netherlands | Won 1-0 |
Spain All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 67 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Draws | 18 |
| Losses | 18 |
| Goals Scored | 109 |
| Goals Conceded | 75 |
| Clean Sheets | 24 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 2 |
Spain Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Busquets | 17 | 4 | 2010-2022 |
| 2 | Iker Casillas | 17 | 4 | 2002-2014 |
| 3 | Xavi Hernández | 15 | 4 | 2002-2014 |
| 4 | Andrés Iniesta | 14 | 4 | 2006-2018 |
| 5 | Sergio Ramos | 17 | 4 | 2006-2018 |
| 6 | Fernando Torres | 13 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 7 | David Villa | 12 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 8 | Carles Puyol | 12 | 3 | 2002-2010 |
| 9 | Cesc Fàbregas | 10 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 10 | Gerard Piqué | 11 | 3 | 2010-2018 |
Spain Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Villa | 9 | 12 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | Fernando Hierro | 5 | 12 | 1990-2002 |
| 3 | Fernando Torres | 5 | 13 | 2006-2014 |
| 4 | Emilio Butragueño | 5 | 7 | 1986-1990 |
| 5 | Raúl González | 5 | 12 | 1998-2006 |
| 6 | Dani Olmo | 3 | 7 | 2022 |
| 7 | Álvaro Morata | 3 | 7 | 2018-2022 |
| 8 | Andrés Iniesta | 2 | 14 | 2006-2018 |
| 9 | Telmo Zarra | 4 | 6 | 1950 |
| 10 | Ferran Torres | 2 | 4 | 2022 |
FAQs About Spain FIFA World Cup Records
Spain has won the FIFA World Cup one time in 2010.
David Villa is Spain’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with nine goals.
Sergio Busquets and Iker Casillas are among Spain’s most-capped FIFA World Cup players.
Spain won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 after defeating the Netherlands in the final.
Spain’s biggest FIFA World Cup victory was a 7-0 win against Costa Rica in 2022.