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Spain Poised to Clinch 2026 Berth in Sevilla as De la Fuente Rules Out Wholesale Changes

The coach points to an extended unbeaten run and says the La Cartuja pitch could shape final lineup choices.

Overview

  • Spain enters the final qualifier virtually through, with Turkey needing a seven-goal win to force a playoff.
  • Luis de la Fuente said there will be no revolution in selection and he will field the best available XI to win.
  • Unai Simón is available after a minor knock in Tbilisi, while Huijsen has been released due to muscle discomfort.
  • Recent storms have left the La Cartuja surface short of ideal, and Spain avoided training on the pitch to protect it.
  • La Roja ride a 30-match unbeaten streak, having not conceded in qualifying after a 0-6 win in Konya, and aim to extend the run in Sevilla.