Spain, who have been marshalled by Luis de la Fuente for three years, are now targeting further international glory in North America.
As you'd expect, huge numbers would love to see the best side on the planet (according to FIFA) play live, so don't delay if you want to grab seats at La Roja's World Cup 2026 matches.
What is Spain's World Cup 2026 group schedule?
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Final Score/ Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | Spain vs Cape Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | 0-0 |
| 21 June 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | 4-0 |
| 26 June 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara | 0-1 |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Spain vs Austria | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | 3-0 |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Portugal vs Spain | Dallas Stadium, Arlington | Buy Tickets |
| July 10, 2026 | POTENTIAL Quarter-final: Spain vs USA / Belgium | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | Buy Tickets |
| July 14, 2026 | POTENTIAL Semi-final: Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Buy Tickets |
| July 19, 2026 | POTENTIAL World Cup 2026 Final | MetLife Stadium, New York | Buy Tickets |
How to buy Spain World Cup 2026 tickets?
As of today, the major official World Cup ticket lotteries (including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw, and the post-draw Random Selection Draw) have officially concluded.
With over 500 million requests processed during those phases, primary availability is now at an all-time low.
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
Spain's route to the FIFA 2026 World Cup Final
1. Round of 32: vs. Austria
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Location: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles/Inglewood, California)
Spain enters as the designated home side after topping Group H, taking on an Austrian squad that advanced as the runners-up from Group J.
2. Round of 16 (Potential): vs. Croatia or Portugal
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Location: AT&T Stadium (Dallas/Arlington, Texas)
If Spain advances, they will play the winner of Match 83 (Portugal vs. Croatia). This sets up a potential blockbuster Iberian Derby against Portugal or a rematch of recent European Championship clashes with Croatia.
3. Quarter-finals (Potential): vs. Belgium, Senegal, Colombia, or Ghana
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Location: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles/Inglewood, California)
Spain would return to Los Angeles for the quarter-finals. Their opponent would emerge from a cluster of four teams: the winners of Belgium vs. Senegal (Match 82) and Colombia vs. Ghana (Match 88), who face each other in the Round of 16.
4. Semi-finals (Potential)
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Location: AT&T Stadium (Dallas/Arlington, Texas)
Reaching the final four puts Spain into a major semifinal matchup, potentially meeting high-caliber tournament favorites like France or a surging Brazil squad anchoring the upper-middle section of the bracket.
5. World Cup Final (Potential)
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
If Spain navigates their side of the bracket, the ultimate showcase awaits in New Jersey. Based on the structural design of the tournament bracket, heavyweights anchoring the opposite side - such as current FIFA #1 ranked Argentina - are projected to be the final hurdle for the world championship.
Spain World Cup 2026 tickets: How much do they cost?
Match tickets for the Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 group matches are split into the following categories:
- Category 1: The most expensive, located in the lower seating tier.
- Category 2: Spans both upper and lower tiers outside Category 1 areas.
- Category 3: Mainly in the upper tier, beyond Categories 1 and 2.
- Category 4: The most affordable, located in the upper tier outside the other categories.
Prices are likely to fluctuate throughout the various ticket release/sales phases. Estimates are shown below:
| Stage | Ticket price range |
|---|---|
| Group Stage (excl. host nations) | $60 - $620 |
| Group Stage (US, Canada & Mexico matches) | $75 - $2,735 |
| Round of 32 | $105 - $750 |
| Round of 16 | $170 - $980 |
| Quarter-finals | $275 - $1,775 |
| Semi-finals | $420 - $3,295 |
| Final | $2,030 - $7,875 |
What to expect from Spain in the World Cup 2026?
Spanish supporters still fondly reminisce about that astonishing four-year period where they reigned supreme as European champions (2008), added the World Cup to their trophy cabinet (2010), and then defended their European crown (2012).
While Spain has continually proved itself the cream of the crop in their own continent, claiming the European Championship title three times in the past couple of decades, it has struggled to maintain a similar stranglehold on the global scene.
Amazingly, Spain has only recorded three victories at World Cup Finals (and not progressed past the Round of 16 stage) since getting their hands on the Jules Rimet trophy in 2010. They failed to qualify from their group in 2014 and exited in the Round of 16 in both 2018 & 2022.
The red brigade will be keen to rectify matters in North America and put on a show in the process. Spain head to the World Cup in fine form, having not tasted defeat since losing 1-0 to Colombia in a friendly in London in March 2024. That’s a remarkable run of 26 games unbeaten.
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 venues?
Back in June 2022, the sixteen FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities were announced (two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the United States). Check out those cities and the stadiums that will be used as venues below:
| Country | Stadium (City) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | BC Place (Vancouver) | 48,821 |
| BMO Field (Toronto) | 72,766 | |
| Mexico | Estadio Banorte (Mexico City) | 48,821 |
| Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) | 44,330 | |
| Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) | 50,113 | |
| United States | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | 67,382 |
| Gillette Stadium (Boston) | 63,815 | |
| AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 70,122 | |
| NRG Stadium, Houston | 68,311 | |
| Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | 67,513 | |
| SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) | 69,650 | |
| Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 64,091 | |
| MetLife Stadium, New York | 78,576 | |
| Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 65,827 | |
| Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | 69,391 | |
| Lumen Field, Seattle | 65,123 |