Spain World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Spain World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Spain match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Spain will play in Group I and opens group play against Cape Verde before facing Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

🇪🇸 Spain Team Overview

Spain enters World Cup 2026 as one of the strongest teams in the field and continues to build around a talented group of technical midfielders, quick wide players, and a strong overall team structure.

Confederation: UEFA
Group: Group I
Head coach: Luis de la Fuente
Nickname: La Roja

📅 Spain Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 15, 2026	Spain vs Cape Verde	12:00 PM	Atlanta	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
June 21, 2026	Spain vs Saudi Arabia	12:00 PM	Atlanta	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
June 26, 2026	Uruguay vs Spain	8:00 PM	Guadalajara	Estadio Akron

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Spain Projected Squad

This projected Spain squad is based on the current senior player pool and recent national team selections. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Unai Simón
David Raya
Joan García

🛡️ Defenders

Dani Carvajal
Pedro Porro
Robin Le Normand
Aymeric Laporte
Pau Cubarsí
Dani Vivian
Alejandro Grimaldo
Marc Cucurella

⚙️ Midfielders

Rodri
Pedri
Fabián Ruiz
Martín Zubimendi
Gavi
Mikel Merino
Álex Baena

🎯 Forwards

Lamine Yamal
Nico Williams
Dani Olmo
Álvaro Morata
Ferran Torres
Mikel Oyarzabal
Yeremy Pino

🧑‍🏫 Spain Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Luis de la Fuente
Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Spain confirms the final World Cup setup.

🔥 Key Spain Players To Watch

Lamine Yamal – one of the most exciting young attacking players in world football.
Rodri – a crucial midfield anchor who controls tempo and structure.
Nico Williams – direct, fast, and dangerous in wide areas.
Pedri – a creative midfielder who helps connect every phase of play.
Dani Olmo – capable of creating and finishing chances in tight matches.
Álvaro Morata – an experienced striker who brings leadership and goals.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-3-3
GK: Unai Simón
DEF: Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella
MID: Rodri, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz
FWD: Lamine Yamal, Álvaro Morata, Nico Williams

🏆 Spain World Cup History

Spain won the men’s World Cup in 2010 and remains one of the most respected national teams in international football. The team enters 2026 with realistic hopes of another deep run.

📊 Spain Group Information

Spain is in Group I alongside:

Spain
Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay

View Group I Schedule

🔗 More Spain World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Spain federation website:

Spain Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.