World Cup
Spain at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Guide
Everything you need to know about Spain ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Luis de la Fuente comes to the 2026 World Cup riding a glorious Euro 2024 victory and as the joint-favourites. Spain boast a young and extremely talented squad that De La Fuente knows how to work perfectly. The expectation was for Spain to at least get to the Semi-Finals, they’ve gone one better and reached the final.
- See the latest Spain World Cup odds at William Hill
- Get involved and enjoy Final One Standing: WC Edition this summer
World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Results:
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Spain vs Cape Verde — 15/06/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia | Spain 0-0 Cape Verde |
| Match 2 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia — 21/06/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia | Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia |
| Match 3 | Spain vs Uruguay — 27/06/2026 / venue: Estadio Akron (Estadio Guadalajara), Zapopan, Mexico | Uruguay 0-1 Spain |
| Round of 32 | Spain vs Austria — 02/07/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California | Spain 3-0 Austria |
| Round of 16 | Portugal vs Spain — 06/07/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas | Portugal 0-1 Spain |
| Quarter-Final | Spain vs Belgium — 10/07/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California | Spain 2-1 Belgium |
| Semi-Final | France vs Spain — 14/07/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas | France 0-2 Spain |
| World Cup Final | Spain v Argentina — 19/07/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey | TBC |
Spain 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Spain’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Luis de la Fuente is the manager of Spain at the 2026 World Cup.
How did Spain qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Spain qualified for the 2026 World Cup by winning Group E with 16 points in six games during UEFA Qualification.
Who are Spain’s key players?
Spain have at least one world-class player in every position, but 18-year-old Lamine Yamal will still be the one to watch. Even if defences somehow lock him down, Dani Olmo and Nico Williams will thrive in a bit of extra space to punish their opponents.
What is Spain’s World Cup history?
Spain have been World Cup regulars since 1962, going all the way to win it in 2010. Since then, they’ve bowed out in the Group Stage and Last 16 twice, they are currently in the final of this World Cup.
- Spain odds to win the World Cup: 8/13 at William Hill.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
