Spain's World Cup triumphs echo in Junior de Barranquilla titles

Spain has captured two FIFA World Cup titles, first in 2010 in South Africa with a 1‑0 win over the Netherlands and again in 2026 with a 1‑0 victory against Argentina. In each of those years the Colombian club Junior de Barranquilla also won the opening half‑season of the Liga BetPlay – the Torneo Apertura in 2010 and the Liga BetPlay I in 2026, securing its 12th star. The second‑semester champion for 2026 remains to be decided.

Both Spanish squads arrived at their World Cups after winning the European Championship two years earlier. The 2010 team, guided by Vicente del Bosque, averaged 59 caps per starter, while Luis de la Fuente’s 2026 side averages 33 caps and is slightly older (27.8 vs 26.7 years). The 2026 roster entered the tournament unbeaten over 37 matches, matching Italy’s record, and has kept a clean sheet in six consecutive World Cup games.