Spain

Spain's World Cup story is defined by patience, heartbreak and eventual glory. For decades, La Roja were known as a talented side who often promised more than they delivered on the biggest stage. That changed in 2010, when Spain became world champions for the first time, beating the Netherlands in the final and completing one of the most iconic eras in international football history.

The 2026 World Cup brought a different kind of Spain. This was no longer just the tiki-taka generation of Xavi, Iniesta and Sergio Busquets — it was a younger, sharper and more direct Spain built around fearless wide players, elite midfield control and a defence full of modern ball-playing quality.

Spain topped Group H with seven points, drawing 0-0 with Cabo Verde before beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Uruguay 1-0. In the knockout rounds they beat Austria 3-0, Portugal 1-0, Belgium 2-1 and France 2-0 to reach the final, where Ferran Torres scored in extra time to beat Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium and make Spain world champions for the second time.

Cabo Verde were one of the great stories of this World Cup. For Spain, this was the kind of opening match they were expected to control, but tournament football is never just about reputation. Cabo Verde brought pride, energy and the freedom of a team with nothing to lose, and held Spain to a 0-0 draw.

Saudi Arabia were dangerous because they had already shown they could shock a giant on the World Cup stage. Their famous victory over Argentina in 2022 was a reminder that Spain could not afford to treat this as a routine group match. Spain won 4-0.

Uruguay were the heavyweight test in Group H. A country with two World Cup titles, elite football culture and a reputation for producing aggressive, streetwise, technically gifted players. Spain won the final group match 1-0 to finish top of the group.

Red and yellow — one of international football's most recognisable colour combinations. Spain's home identity is built around the famous red shirt, usually paired with yellow detailing and darker accent colours. It is a kit that instantly carries history, from World Cup glory in 2010 and 2026 to generations of elite midfielders, elegant passers and match-winning forwards.

For mystery shirt fans, Spain are one of the strongest countries to pull. The shirt carries both football heritage and modern star power — a country with a golden past, a dangerous present and a future generation that could dominate major tournaments for years to come.