Are Spain the real favourites for the 2026 World Cup? — De la Fuente's Humble Verdict | OneFootball

La Roja dominate yet refuse to buy into the hype

Are Spain the real favourites for the 2026 World Cup? — De la Fuente's Humble Verdict

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente insists his team will not be swept away by World Cup hype despite producing one of the strongest runs in international football.

La Roja extended their unbeaten streak to 30 match with commanding 4-0 victory over Georgia on Saturday surpassing the previous national record of 29 game set by Vicente del Bosque’s golden generation between 2010 & 2013.

The win reinforced Spain’s status as the No1 ranked team in the world.

Spain’s current form stretches back to their perfect run at UEFA Euro 2024 where they won all seven match en route to record fourth European title in Germany last summer.

Their dominance continued into the 2026 World Cup qualifiers where Spain have:

Their qualification is essentially secured. For Spain to lose top spot, Turkey second in the group would need to defeat them by seven goal on Tuesday, an almost impossible scenario at this level.

Speaking ahead of the Turkey clash in Seville, De la Fuente acknowledged the pressure that comes with being the team to beat.

The coach attributed Spain’s sustained success to the structural excellence of Spanish football crediting both clubs & the federation:

De la Fuente confirmed Spain will approach the match with full focus: