Spain Are One Of The Betting Favourites For The 2026 World Cup
Spain | Head coach: Luis de la Fuente | Captain: Rodri
With just over a week to go until the 2026 tournament gets underway, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Spain World Cup preview, prediction, latest odds, tournament record, star players, best betting angles and more.
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Spain World Cup Preview
After their Euro 2024 success, the World Cup odds favour Spain to go all the way in North America. Their only success came in 2010 when they were simply unplayable at times; minus the MD1 defeat to Switzerland.
And 16 years on, the Spanish appear to have that same swagger and natural confidence to take on and beat anyone in the world. Manager Luis de la Fuente is tasked with one aim and one aim only, bring home the World Cup trophy.
Spain World Cup Record
This year’s edition will be the 16th Spain have participated in and although they are one of the red-hot favourites, they have struggled in previous tournaments. Which is something to consider when it comes to World Cup betting with BetVictor.
Their best performance came in 2010 when they beat Holland in the final but last time out in Qatar, they were shocked by Morocco on penalties in the R16. La Roja also fell at the same stage in 2018 to hosts Russia. In 2014 as holders, they crashed out in the group stages.
Spain World Cup record summary:
- Total World Cups played: 16 (including 2026)
- Titles: 2010
- Runners‑up: n/a
- Did not participate: 1930, 1938 (rejected due to Spanish Civil War)
- Did not qualify: 1954, 1958, 1970, 1974
Spain World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
Defenders: Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards: Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Victor Munoz (Osasuna)
Spain Star Players
- Lamine Yamal
- Nico Williams
- Rodri
- Pedri
- Gavi
- Marc Cucurella
- David Raya
Player to watch
- Mikel Oyarzabal
Spain’s World Cup Fixtures
Spain can certainly live up to the hype as one of the World Cup favourites if they can exercise their strengths and attributes against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H. And it would take a herculean effort to stop La Roja picking up maximum points.
Newcomers Cape Verde are extremely unlikely to trouble the Euro 2024 winners but the Saudi’s will prove a slightly trickier opponent to navigate. Just as Argentina found out in Qatar. As for the Uruguayans, they should provide the sternest test but in reality, Luis de la Fuente’s are expected to breeze through without getting out of second gear.
As far as UEFA qualifying went for the Spaniards, they won five out of their six games and topped Group E ahead of Turkey.
- Spain vs Cape Verde on June 15 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Spain vs Saudi Arabia on June 21 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Uruguay vs Spain on June 27 at the Guadalajara Stadium, Zapopan, Jalisco
Spain World Cup Odds
Alongside France, who won the tournament in 1998 and 2018, Spain are currently priced at 9/2 in BetVictor’s World Cup winner odds market. That price is clearly a testament to how rich, vibrant and simply, how brilliant their squad is.
Many may consider Les Bleus to have the better squad depth but there’s no denying that La Roja’s starting XI is second to none. Although the Spanish have struggled in recent World Cup tournaments, the general feeling is that they will replicate the stunning success of 2010.
- World Cup winner odds: 9/2
- World Cup runners-up odds: 9/4
- World Cup semi-finalists odds : 1/1
- World Cup quarter-finalists odds: 4/7
Our Spain Team Markets allow customers to bet on the Three Lions tournament top scorer. Mikel Oyarzabal is the current favourite followed by Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
Spain World Cup Prediction
Still riding the crest of a wave after their brilliant Euro 2024 success, we are backing Spain to shoot to glory once more. With a mix of youth and experience – aided but the sublime Lamine Yamal – in their squad, we feel there is nobody who can stop La Roja on their quest to obtain world champion status.
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Spain 2026 FAQs
Is Lamine Yamal playing at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, absolutely. Lamine Yamal is expected to be Spain’s most prominent player in North America and is likely to be one of the tournament’s standout stars.
Who is the best player in Spain’s World Cup squad?
Lamine Yamal can be considered the best player in Spain’s World Cup squad. However, many will also identify captain Rodri, Barcelona midfielders Gavi and Pedri as well as forward Mikel Oyarzabal as key members in Luis de la Fuente’s squad. The same applies to Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
What are Spain’s World Cup fixtures?
Spain will play three World Cup group games which will determine f they progress to the knockout stages. First up, they will meet Cape Verde in Atlanta before facing Saudi Arabia – also in A-Town. On their final matchday, they will face Uruguay in Zapopan.
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. Odds correct as of 9:15am, June 3, 2026 and are subject to change.
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