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Probable lineups for Spain vs Turkey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

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Barring a Hitchcockian twist, Spain is set to join the list of teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup finals this Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

La Roja, with a flawless record in Group E, only needs to avoid losing by a seven-goal margin against Turkey on this sixth matchday to secure their spot in the finals. Turkey, on the other hand, is already guaranteed a place in the playoffs next March.

Luis de la Fuente will be without Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Simon Huijsen, while Vicenzo Montella must cope without Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Yildiz, and Efe Güler.

Probable lineups:

Spain's likely starting XI: Simón – Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsi, Porro – Ruiz, Zubimendi, Merino or Fermín – Baena, Oyarzabal, Torres or Pino.