Spain will head to the 2026 World Cup next summer as favorites to lift the trophy for the second time. The competition has not been kind to La Roja since they won in 2010, with the club progressing without promotion in the following three campaigns. However, things have clicked into place since Qatar 2022, with Spain finding themselves as a formidable influence on the international stage.
Spain has a wind out of the World Cup
Spain secured automatic qualification for the World Cup events with a 2-2 PASS over Turkey in Seville. They kept a clean sheet in five of their six qualifying matches and never looked in danger of losing the top spot in the group.
Despite their good form, Manager Luis de La Fuente has tried to play down Spain’s chances of winning the World Cup in North America next summer. “Success is about being among the opposition,” De La Fuente said. “It’s a fine line between winning and losing. There’s nothing you like at the World Cup.
“Spain is among the candidates but that’s all. The secret is in the different work done across Spanish football – Clear ideas, defined model, investment. We play with responsibility and honor. We want to remain number one in the world. There are no gifts – every player has to find his place. “
While De La Fuente is determined to keep a lid on expectations, it’s impossible not to be excited about Spain’s chances of lifting the trophy next summer. Their top performance in the 2024 European Championship was completely highlighted as to why many people are willing to go back to win the World Cup.
De La Fuente is ashamed of his wealth
Spain’s Man Squad for their latest round of qualifying matches highlights the plethora of options De La Fuente has at his disposal.
- Goals: UNAI SIMON (Athletic Bilbao), Alex Remiro (real sociedad), David Raya (Arsenal).
- Defenders: Aerymetic Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Dani Vivian (Athletic Bilbao), Alejandro Bilbao (Bayer Leverkusen), Marcos Llorente (Chelsea Madrid), Marc Cucurella (Tottenham HotSpur).
- MidFilels: Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Aleix Garcia (Bayer Leverkusen), Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid), Alex Barrios (Atletico Madrid), Pablo Fors).
- Forward: Mikel Oyarzabal (real sociedad), Jeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Ferrocelona), Ferran Torres (Barcelon), Porto), Porto Vigo).
Perhaps most of the other World Cup monsters weren’t there for several players who would go on to join other top teams. Nico Gonzalez, Alvaro Carreras and Gavi are among the players who will push hard to be included in the squad next summer. Outside of France, you’d be hard-pressed to find another nation with the same power as deep in Spain.
Question marks are common among other top brands
Spain is one of eight teams to ever win the World Cup. Of the other seven, Italy and Uruguay can be dismissed from the discussion about the possible victory of the winners of the 2026 edition.
Italy will not be ready for the tournament if they fail to navigate the play-offs, while Uruguay was very inconsistent in the Greater Couffification Group. The majority of Argentina Argentina can be a big threat to Spain, although it is worth noting that no team has kept this title since Brazil achieved this feat in 1962. Brazil will fancy their chances of putting up a strong challenge under the manager Carlo Antlottibut they will have to improve on the jobs that are produced at the right time.
Germany and England are one Pre-World Cup winnersbut none of them filed a complaint as much as possible they won in this competition next summer. The Netherlands, Portugal and Belgium are other teams that should be able to reach the quarter-finals. However, none of them match Spain. The main challenge for De La Fuente and Spain will be to maintain their momentum until the end of the World Cup next summer.
Disability has been the enemy of many successful teams in the past, and the manager must remain vigilant to ensure that this does not become a thing. The glory of Spain at Euro 2024 It’s still fresh in the memory and they will be tough but cracking if they produce the same level of form next summer. With strength in depth, a clearly defined schedule and a well-known big competition – without a doubt, Spain is undoubtedly the team to beat in the 2026 World Cup.
