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Spain's Record 30-Game Run Sets Up Turkey Test to Clinch 2026 Spot

Luis de la Fuente vows no rotation before hosting Turkey.

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group E - Bulgaria v Spain - Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria - September 4, 2025 Spain coach Luis de la Fuente reacts REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Overview

  • The world's top-ranked side beat Georgia 4-0 to reach 30 competitive matches unbeaten, surpassing Vicente del Bosque's national record.
  • Spain have taken 15 points from 15 in Group E with 19 goals scored and clean sheets in every qualifier.
  • A draw against Turkey in Seville on Tuesday will confirm automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Turkey would need a 7-0 win to leapfrog Spain, underlining Spain's dominant goal difference.
  • De la Fuente said Spain are among the favourites but urged perspective and insisted there will be no squad rotation to maintain standards and prestige.