Spain enters World Cup as a favorite under coach Luis de la Fuente

Spain’s national team, coached by 64‑year‑old Luis de la Fuente, is being positioned as one of the leading contenders for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 26‑man squad, valued at roughly €1.2 billion, has an average age of 24.7 years and has not suffered a defeat since March 2023, extending a run of 30 official matches without loss. Spain sits atop the betting odds alongside France, with Brazil also mentioned as a possible challenger.

De la Fuente highlighted the team’s readiness after a successful preparation phase, including a full‑strength training camp and a friendly against the Canary Islands on 15 June. Upcoming fixtures against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H are slated to fine‑tune the side. Forward Lamine Yamal, who missed recent club matches through a muscle injury, has recovered and is set to make his World Cup debut on his 19th birthday, joining a youthful core that builds on Spain’s 2010 triumph.

The squad’s depth, continuity and tactical cohesion are emphasized as key factors that could sustain Spain’s dominance in international football in the coming years.