France and Spain are usually the top nations that immediately come to mind -- and for good reason. If all goes to plan, those two should definitely be in the mix to win it all. Any other result would be slightly disappointing depending on the context.

Spain, reigning European champions, head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a talented squad, including stars like Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo. They aim to break historical patterns and advance comfortably from Group H.

A real group of death is coming! Spain heads into this 2026 World Cup with the label of clear title favorite, but fate has given them a brutal wink: La Roja has been drawn into Group H, the very same

Follow Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer news, fixtures, results, squad and group standings from Reuters, covering their path through the tournament.

These markets enable you to approach the 2026 tournament as a genuine tradable asset, not just a one-off bet, whether you want to bet long on La Roja’s chances of winning outright, short an overhyped contender,

This World Cup is so unique that its has Lamine Yamal staying at an Embassy Suites in Chattanooga. And yes, the Baylor School — which is hosting Spain — has incredible facilities. But that doesn't make this whole base camp selection any less hilarious.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing live@theathletic.com.