Overview
- Mikel Oyarzabal (2), Martín Zubimendi and Ferran Torres scored in Tbilisi as Spain kept a perfect defensive record in qualifying and needs only Tuesday’s home match with Turkey to rubber-stamp passage.
- Luis de la Fuente praised his squad’s “exceptional” level and noted the 30-game unbeaten streak, while reiterating player-welfare concerns in a packed calendar.
- The coach addressed availability issues as Lamine Yamal was withdrawn following pubalgia treatment that was communicated late to the federation, and Pedri remained out with a left hamstring injury.
- A Spain–Argentina Finalissima in Doha is expected to be set for March 27 or 28, 2026, with formal confirmation reported as likely once Spain’s qualification is signed off.
- Beyond football, Argentina’s Davis Cup team has traveled to Bologna for a quarterfinal against Germany, with players citing the best-of-three format as a reason they believe they can contend.