Spain will be known in the World Cup stage as a team that changed from being underachievers to being a prominent force in the competition with their revolutionary ‘tiki-taka’ football philosophy that defined an era. From not quite the side pre-2000s to building a golden generation to glory in 2010, sandwiched between back-to-back Euro successes, La Roja completed an unprecedented feat. Their mesmeric, jaw-dropping, stunning football grabbed the attention worldwide and they quickly became a heart-throb for many. The golden generation, containing Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol, David Villa, Xabi Alonso, etc, became icons to look up to as they defined an unforgettable legacy in the competition. While Spain has not quite hit the heights of 2010 again, even though they are one of the top favourites to win the 2026 edition, they remain a colossal giant to face in the World Cup.
Here are the Frequently Asked Questions about Spain’s performance at the World Cup:
How many times has Spain won the World Cup?
Spain has won the World Cup once in their history when they lifted the title in the 2010 final.
How many times has Spain reached the World Cup final?
Spain has reached the final of a World Cup once, when they won it in 2010. They became the first European team to win the World Cup outside Europe.
How many times has Spain qualified for the World Cup?
After booking their spot in the 2026 World Cup, Spain will make their 17th appearance in the tournament.
When did Spain make their World Cup debut?
Spain made their World Cup debut in the second edition of the tournament in 1934.
How many matches did Spain play at the World Cup?
Spain has played 67 matches at the World Cup stage.
How many matches did Spain win at the World Cup?
Spain has won 31 matches at the World Cup.
How many matches did Spain lose at the World Cup?
Spain lost 19 matches at the World Cup stage.
What is Spain’s biggest win in World Cup history?
Spain’s biggest win in World Cup history is the 7-0 win against Costa Rica in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup.
What is the longest winning streak for Spain in World Cup history?
The longest winning streak for Spain in World Cup history is six games, all coming in the 2010 World Cup.
What is the longest unbeaten streak for Spain in World Cup history?
The longest unbeaten streak for Spain in World Cup history is 10 games from 1998 to 2006.
What is Spain’s biggest defeat in a World Cup?
Spain’s biggest defeat in FIFA World Cup history is the 6-1 loss to Brazil in 1950.
How many goals did Spain score at the World Cup?
Spain has scored 108 goals in their World Cup history.
How many goals did Spain concede at the World Cup?
Spain conceded 75 goals at the World Cup.
What is the highest number of goals Spain scored in a single World Cup?
The highest number of goals Spain scored at the World Cup is 11 in 1986.
What is the longest scoring streak for Spain at the World Cup?
The longest scoring streak for Spain at the World Cup is nine games from 1990 to 1998.
What is the fewest goals Spain conceded at a single World Cup?
The fewest goals Spain conceded at a single World Cup is just twice in 2010.
Who is the all-time top scorer for Spain in World Cups?
David Villa is the all-time top goalscorer for Spain in World Cup history with nine goals.
Who scored the most goals for Spain in a single World Cup?
David Villa scored the most goals for Spain in a single World Cup with five in 2010.
Who scored Spain's first-ever World Cup goal?
José Iraragorri scored the first-ever World Cup goal for Spain in the 3-1 win against Brazil in the Round of 16 stage in the 1934 tournament, when it was played in a straight elimination format.
Who is the youngest goalscorer for Spain in the World Cup?
The youngest goalscorer for Spain in a FIFA World Cup is Gavi, who scored his first World Cup goal in 2022 against Costa Rica at the age of 18 years and 110 days. He is the third youngest goalscorer in the tournament's history.
Who is the oldest goalscorer for Spain in the World Cup?
Fernando Hierro is the oldest goalscorer for Spain in the World Cup at the age of 34 when he netted in the 3-1 win against Paraguay in the 2002 World Cup.
Who has made the most appearances for Spain in World Cup history?
Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos have made the most appearances for Spain in World Cup history over four editions, with 17.
Who is the youngest player to play for Spain in the World Cup?
The youngest player to play for Spain at a FIFA World Cup is Gavi.
Who is the oldest player to play for Spain in the World Cup?
The oldest player to play for Spain in a FIFA World Cup is Andoni Zubizarreta, who appeared in the 1998 World Cup at 36 years and 244 days old.
Which goalkeeper for Spain has the most World Cup clean sheets?
Iker Casillas has kept the most FIFA World Cup clean sheets for Spain with seven.
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