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Group GUEFA7.5 Power Index · Contender106 days to kickoff

Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group G · vs Colombia, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan

FIFA Rank

#3

WC Titles

⭐ 1

WC Apps

16

Best Result

Winners (2010)

Star Player

Lamine Yamal

About Spain

Spain, with its capital in Madrid and a population of 48 million, is known for flamenco, tapas, La Sagrada Família, and a footballing dynasty. Spain's tomato-throwing festival La Tomatina in Buñol uses over 150,000 tomatoes every year and has been celebrated since 1945.

In football, the La Roja are 1-time World Cup champion with their best result being Winners (2010). Their World Cup journey began in 1934, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Lamine Yamal as their talisman under head coach Luis de la Fuente. Spain's 2008–2012 golden generation won Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, and Euro 2012 — the only team in history to win three consecutive major tournaments.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Spain at 7.5 out of 10, ranking them #9 overall and classifying them as a genuine contender. In Group G, they face Colombia, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan in what has been categorized as a manageable group (difficulty 3/10).

With a market demand score of 9/10, Spain matches will be among the most sought-after tickets at the 2026 World Cup. Their global fanbase ensures electric atmospheres, and fans can expect premium pricing for group stage fixtures. Check back closer to the tournament for ticket availability and pricing through SeatNav.

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Key Player

Lamine Yamal

La Roja · FIFA #3

HC

Head Coach

Luis de la Fuente

Home: Santiago Bernabéu

Power Index CONTENDER
#9 overall
Ranking
9/10
Group
3/10
Squad
8/10
Fans
9/10
History
7/10
7.5
WC26-PI-v1.0
Tournament favorite (top-10 FIFA)Favorable group drawMassive global following
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Group G

Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.

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Group Stage Opponents

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COL

Colombia

CONMEBOL

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Cape Verde

CAF

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UZB

Uzbekistan

AFC

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Squad data via API-Football. Team colors are approximate. Final World Cup rosters announced May 2026. SeatNav is not affiliated with FIFA.