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It is the Spain soccer team (Spanish: Seleccion Espanola de Futbol) is the representative of Spain in international football matches since 1920. It is managed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the body that governs the sport of football within Spain. Spain is among the eight national teams that be named world champions. It has been a part of 16 of the 22 FIFA World Cup and qualifying continuously since 1978. Spain has also taken home three continental titles as they competed in eleven of the sixteen UEFA European Championship. Spain is currently in Division A in the UEFA Nations League alongside the other top team in Europe. Their most successful season was the 2020-21 season when they made it to the finals, but lost to France.

Spain has the distinction of being the sole nation team to have won three major titles in a row and was one of the only European team to be the winner of the FIFA World Cup outside of Europe in 2010 , as in addition to being the only team to have won back-to-back European Championship between 2008 and in 2012. Between 2008 and the year 2013, Spain was awarded in the FIFA Team of the Year which is the second highest award for any nation, only behind Brazil. Since the beginning of 2007 until the close of 2009, the Spanish national team won 35 straight games without losing the feat they were able to share with Brazil and was an international records at that time. Their accomplishments have led many experts and journalists to call the 2008-2012 Spanish team to be among the greatest teams to ever play in international football.

1. History

Spain is an official member of FIFA since the FIFA's founding at the time of 1904, despite it was not until the Spanish Football Federation was first founded in 1909. It was the first time a Spain soccer team formed in 1920 with the primary goal of forming an appropriate team to represent Spain in the Summer Olympic held in Belgium in the same year. Spain began their first appearance at the event on the 28th of August 1920 , against Denmark which was a silver medalist at the previous two Olympic competitions. The Spanish won that match with a score of 1-0, and ultimately winning the gold medal. Spain was able to participate in its first FIFA World Cup in 1934 winning against Brazil in their opening match but losing in a replay to hosts and the eventual winners Italy in the quarterfinals. It was the Spanish Civil War and World War II kept Spain from participating in any matches that were competitive between 1934's World Cup and the 1950 qualifying matches. In the 1950 finals in Brazil they won their group and advanced to the finals stage which they then came fourth. This was the highest score for Spain at the FIFA World Cup finals, which earned them the title of "underachievers".

Spain has won its first major international trophy when it hosted Europe's Nations' Cup 1964 in Spain and defeated an opponent from the Soviet Union 2-1 in the finals played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The win would be the only major victory for Spain in 44 years. Spain was picked as the host for in 1982's FIFA World Cup, reaching the second round, and four years later, they made it to the quarterfinals, but suffered losing a penalty shootout to Belgium. Additionally, in UEFA Euro 1984 they lost the final to France. Spain reached the quarterfinals at 1994's World Cup. The match was controversial after Italian defenseman Mauro Tassotti smacked Luis Enrique with his elbow within the penalty area of Spain. This which caused Luis Enrique to bleed profusely from his mouth and nose However, the incident wasn't noticed or acknowledged by the referee Sandor Puhl. If the official had acknowledged the offence, Spain would have merited an extra penalty kick. In 2002's World Cup, Spain won three of its group play games and then beat their opponents the Republic of Ireland on penalties in the second round. They played hosts South Korea in the quarter-finals but lost in a shootout following two goals that were controversially rescheduled because of alleged violations in the regular and extra time.

In UEFA Euro 2008, Spain took all of their games in the group D. Italy were the opponents in the quarterfinals game in which Spain took 4-2 in penalties. The next time they played, they faced Russia and again during the semifinals and beat Russia 3-1. In the final match, Spain defeated Germany 1-1 and Fernando Torres scoring the only goal of the match. It was the first major win since 1964's European Championship. Xavi was awarded the title of the best player at the event. The following year, the team came third in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup breaking their streak of unbeaten play that had begun in the month of November. At the 2010, World Cup, Spain advanced to the finals to the final for the first time with a victory over Germany 1-1. In the game that was decisive in the final against Netherlands, Andres Iniesta scored the sole goal of the match during extra time. Spain was the 3rd team in history to be the winner of the World Cup outside their own continent, and also the first European team to achieve this. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas was awarded the golden glove after he only conceded two goals in the tournament. David Villa won the bronze ball and silver boot. They the top scorer in the competition. Spain was ranked at the top of Group I in the qualification process to play in UEFA Euro 2012 with a 100% win rate. They were one of the teams to hold their place in the European Championship, winning the final with a 4-0 victory over Italy as Fernando Torres won the Golden Boot for the top scorer of the tournament.

They reached Finals of 2013's FIFA Confederations Cup but, but were defeated by Brazil and then the following year was eliminated in the preliminary stage for the 2014 World Cup. In Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup they got to the final. Then, at this year's UEFA Euro 2020 held in 2021, Spain made a breakthrough and reached the final four of an important competition for only the second time since the 2012 but losing to the eventual champions Italy in penalties. The team ended this tournament on top with two victories as well as four draw (including the penalties shootouts). The following year they reached their 2021 UEFA Nations League Final losing to France.

2. Team image

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2.1. Nicknames

Spanish team is often referred to by its fans by the name of "La The Furia Roji" that means Red Fury in Spanish. It is a reference to"The "Sack of Antwerp" - - a moment that was a part of the military history of Spainin the Spanish military history.  There are other nicknames that do not officially describe the Spanish national soccer team. Spain.

Another popular name, favored by fans is "Los Toros" (Fighting Bulls) because the Spanish Fighting Bull is among Spain's most famous national symbols and is often used to describe Spanish culture. It is frequently depicted by Spanish fans and supporters alike. Spanish football teams are known as the Bulls because of their cultural tradition.

Spanish team also have various nicknames, most notably "Toreros" as well as "Matador" Both definitions refer to Bullfighters in Spanish to refer to its romantic and passionate way of playing football.

2.2. Style of play

In the spanish most successful period in the years 2008-2012 the team practiced a style of football known as 'tiki-taka", a systematic approach to football that is based on the concept of team unity as well as an understanding of the space geometry on the field of football.

Tiki-taka is described as "a method of play that is that is based on getting towards the back of the net using quick passing and movement" as it is a "short passing technique in which the ball is carefully worked through many channels" as well as it is a "nonsensical term that has evolved to mean quick passing, patience and possession over everything other things". The game involves a rooster-like movement and interplay between midfielders as well as the movement of the ball through intricate patterns, as well as precise, one-touch or two-touch passes. The tiki-taka style is "both offensive and defensive equally" The team remains in control, and does not need to switch between attacking and defending. The commentators have compared tiki-taka to "Route One Physicality" as well as the more brisk moving in Barcelona as well as Arsene Wenger's 2007/08 Arsenal team, which used Cesc Fabregas as the only way to connect attack and defence. Tiki-taka has been associated with flair as well as creativity and touch, however it can be applied to an "slow in a directionless, sluggish extreme" that compromises performance to enhance aesthetics.

Tiki-taka has been used for players of the Spanish National team in order to be the winner of UEFA Euro 2008, 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012. The current team is considered to be among the best international teams in the history of football.

They've got an Barcelona "carousel" consisting of Xavi And Andres Iniesta. They are joined By the Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso, who plays in the midfield.

--- Phil McNulty of the BBC on midfielders who are at the core of Spain's tiki taka passing method of playing.

Sid Lowe identifies Luis Aragones tempering of tiki-taka's style with practicality as a major factor that helped Spain win Euro 2008. Aragones utilized tiki-taka to "protect the defense that seemed to be insecure [...], keep possession and win games" without going towards "evangelical extremities". Six of Spain's initial goals of the tournament resulted from tiki-taka. Five were direct breaks and one was an established play. For Lowe the success of Spain in their 2010 World Cup was evidence of the convergence of two different styles in Spanish football The "powerful quick, aggressive, direct" style that earned the silver medal of the 1920 Antwerp Olympic team the nickname La Furia Roja ("The Red Fury") and the tiki-taka approach of the modern Spanish players, who focuses on a team-based, short-passing technique and possession-based games.

In analyzing Spain's semi-final win over Germany in the 2010 World Cup, Honigstein described the Spanish team's tiki taka style in terms of "the most difficult type of football that is possible with a tough passing game, accompanied by intense, high-pressure". According to Honigstein Tiki-taka is "a major improvement" in Total Football because it relies on ball movement instead of players changing positions. Tiki-taka was a way for Spain the ability to "control as well the ball as well as the opposition".

We share the same concept like each other. Maintain the ball, cause motion around and off the ball, and then enter the spaces and cause risk.

-- Xabi Alonso (Spanish midfielder).

2.3. Kits and crest

Spain's kit is typically an orange jersey, with yellow trim with dark blue shorts and black socks, whereas their current kit for away matches is predominantly white. The color of socks changed through the 1990s in the 1990s, from dark black until the identical blue color as the shorts, which matched either the blue shorts , or red on the shirt, until mid-2010 which was when they returned to their original black. The Spanish kits were produced by various manufacturers, such as Adidas (from 1981 to 1982), Le Coq Sportif (from 1983 to in 1991) and Adidas time (since the year 1991). Instead of showing an image of the Spanish soccer federation, the Spain jerseys typically feature an emblem of Spain on one breast on the left. After the Spanish team won at the World Cup in 2010, the World Cup, the World Cup winners badge was added to the right side of the jersey, as well as gold stars were added at on top of the Spanish coat of arms.

2.3.1. Kit suppliers

Kit supplier Period Notes
None 1920–1935  
 Deportes Cóndor 1935–1966  
 Umbro 1966  
 Deportes Cóndor   1967–1981  
 Adidas 1981–1983  
 Le Coq Sportif 1983–1991  
 Adidas 1991–present   Current until 2030  

2.4. Home stadium

Spain has no recognized national stadium. Capital city Madrid (Bernabeu as well as Metropolitano), Seville (Pizjuan, La Cartuja and Villamarin), Valencia (Mestalla and Orriols) and Barcelona (Camp Nou and Montjuic) comprise the five Spanish cities who have played host to more than 15 matches for the national team and are also the most crowded stadiums in Spain.

Other games for friends along with qualifying matches against smaller teams which are played in provincial stadiums. In 2018, the FIFA World Cup qualification campaign included games in the Reino of Leon of Leon, Los Carmenes in Granada, El Molinon in Gijon and El Molinon in Gijon and Rico Perez situated in Alicante.

2.5. Media coverage

Spanish UEFA European Qualifiers, as well as UEFA Nations League matches, and all games played in friendly matches from 2018 to 2022 will be broadcast across the country via La 1, flagship television channel of the public broadcaster TVE.

3. Rivalries

Spain has three major rivalries with other footballing nations.

The rivalry between them and Italy is sometimes called"the Mediterranean Derby, has been played since 1920 even though the two countries aren't geographically close however, their competition at the international level is amplified by the outstanding performance of their representative clubs in UEFA competitions, where both are part of the top teams and have experienced periods of dominance. Since the quarter-finals game between the two nations in Euro 2008, the rivalry has rekindled, with the most famous game between the two teams occurring during the UEFA Euro 2012 Final, that Spain took 4-0 victory.

Their battle with Portugal is often referred to in the Iberian Derby, is one of the most enduring football rivalries on a national level. It started on the 18th of December 1921 the day that Portugal suffered a 3-1 defeat to Spain in Madrid during their very first international friendly match. Portugal did not win their first games and drawing their initial match (2-2) was only in 1926. Portugal's first victory came further later (4-1) on the day of 1947. Both are among the top nations in football and have played at least 39 times (of which nine were played in a competitive manner) that resulted in 17 wins for Spain with 16 draws and six victories for Portugal.

Their relationship with France is another significant football team, is one of the longest-running on a national level. Spain as well as France have played 36 times. The first match was an 4-0 win for Spain during a friendly match in Bordeaux 30 April 1922. Their first match was in the UEFA Euro 1984 Final, which France was victorious to win the first major international trophy. Spain was the dominant team in the head-to head record with 16 wins with 13 losses, and seven draws, even though France has received more international glory than Spain.

4. Results and fixtures

The following matches were played or are scheduled to be played by the national team in the current or upcoming seasons.

2021

2 September 20212022 FIFA W.C. Q Sweden  2–1  Spain Stockholm, Sweden
5 September 20212022 FIFA W.C. Q Spain  4–0  Georgia Badajoz, Spain
8 September 20212022 FIFA W.C. Q Kosovo  0–2  Spain  Pristina, Kosovo
6 October 20212021 UEFA Nations League SF Italy  1–2  Spain Milan, Italy
10 October 20212021 UEFA Nations League F Spain  1–2  France Milan, Italy
11 November 20212022 FIFA W.C. Q Greece  0–1  Spain Athens, Greece
14 November 20212022 FIFA W.C. Q Spain  1–0  Sweden Seville, Spain

2022

26 March 2022Friendly Spain  2–1  Albania Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain
29 March 2022Friendly Spain  5–0  Iceland A Coruña, Spain
2 June 20222022–23 UEFA Nations League A Spain  1–1  Portugal Seville, Spain
5 June 20222022–23 UEFA Nations League A Czech Republic  2–2  Spain Prague, Czech Republic
9 June 20222022–23 UEFA Nations League A Switzerland   0–1  Spain Geneva, Switzerland
12 June 20222022–23 UEFA Nations League A Spain  2–0  Czech Republic Málaga, Spain
24 September 20222022–23 UEFA Nations League A Spain  v   Switzerland Zaragoza, Spain
27 September 20222022–23 UEFA Nations League A Portugal  v  Spain Braga, Portugal
23 November 20222022 FIFA World Cup Spain  v  Costa Rica Doha, Qatar
27 November 20222022 FIFA World Cup Spain  v  Germany Al Khor, Qatar
1 December 20222022 FIFA World Cup Japan  v  Spain Al Rayyan, Qatar

5. Coaching staff

Role Name
Head coach  Luis Enrique
Assistant coach  Jesús Casas
Goalkeeping coach  José Sambade
Fitness coach  Rafel Pol
Data analysts  Aitor Unzué
 Juanjo González
Psychologist  Joaquín Valdés
Video analyst  Pablo Peña
Doctor  Juan José García Cota
Physiotherapists  Lorenzo del Pozo
 Raúl Martínez
 Miguel Gutiérrez
 Juan Carlos Herranz
 Fernando Galán del Río
Kit men  Joaquín Retamosa
 José Damián García
 Antonio Guerra
Sporting director  José Francisco Molina
Team manager  Antonio Limones
Delegate  Pedro Cortés
 

6. Players

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6.1. Current Squad

The following 24 players were called up for 2022–23 UEFA Nations League matches against Portugal, Czech Republic (twice), and Switzerland on 2, 5, 9, and 12 June 2022, respectively.

On the 25th of May Aymeric Laporte withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Diego Llorente.

On the 1st of June Thiago withdrew from the squad due to injury and was not replaced, leaving the squad with 24 players.

Information correct as of 12 June 2022, after the match against Czech Republic.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK Robert Sánchez 18 November 1997 (age 24) 1 0  Brighton & Hove Albion
13 GK David Raya 15 September 1995 (age 26) 1 0  Brentford
23 GK Unai Simón 11 June 1997 (age 25) 25 0  Athletic Bilbao

2 DF César Azpilicueta 28 August 1989 (age 32) 40 1  Chelsea
3 DF Iñigo Martínez 17 May 1991 (age 31) 19 1  Athletic Bilbao
4 DF Pau Torres 17 January 1997 (age 25) 19 1  Villarreal
14 DF Eric García 9 January 2001 (age 21) 17 0  Barcelona
15 DF Diego Llorente 16 August 1993 (age 28) 10 0  Leeds United
17 DF Marcos Alonso 28 December 1990 (age 31) 9 0  Chelsea
18 DF Jordi Alba (vice-captain) 21 March 1989 (age 33) 85 8  Barcelona
20 DF Dani Carvajal 11 January 1992 (age 30) 29 0  Real Madrid

5 MF Sergio Busquets (captain) 16 July 1988 (age 34) 137 2  Barcelona
6 MF Marcos Llorente 30 January 1995 (age 27) 16 0  Atlético Madrid
8 MF Koke (3rd captain) 8 January 1992 (age 30) 66 0  Atlético Madrid
9 MF Gavi 5 August 2004 (age 17) 10 1  Barcelona
16 MF Rodri 22 June 1996 (age 26) 33 1  Manchester City
19 MF Carlos Soler 2 January 1997 (age 25) 9 3  Valencia
21 MF Dani Olmo 7 May 1998 (age 24) 24 4  RB Leipzig

7 FW Álvaro Morata 23 October 1992 (age 29) 56 26  Atlético Madrid
10 FW Marco Asensio 21 January 1996 (age 26) 28 1  Real Madrid
11 FW Ferran Torres 29 February 2000 (age 22) 28 13  Barcelona
12 FW Ansu Fati 31 October 2002 (age 19) 4 1  Barcelona
22 FW Pablo Sarabia 11 May 1992 (age 30) 22 9  Paris Saint-Germain

6.2. Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up for the team in the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Arnau Tenas 30 May 2001 (age 21) 0 0  Barcelona B v.  Iceland, 29 March 2022
GK David de Gea 7 November 1990 (age 31) 45 0  Manchester United v.  Sweden, 14 November 2021

DF Aymeric Laporte 27 May 1994 (age 28) 15 1  Manchester City v.  Portugal, 2 June 2022 INJ
DF Hugo Guillamón 31 January 2000 (age 22) 2 1  Valencia v.  Iceland, 29 March 2022
DF José Gayà 25 May 1995 (age 27) 17 3  Valencia v.  Sweden, 14 November 2021
DF Sergio Reguilón 16 December 1996 (age 25) 6 0  Tottenham Hotspur v.  France, 10 October 2021
DF Pedro Porro 13 September 1999 (age 22) 1 0  Sporting CP 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals
DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (age 36) 58 0  Villarreal v.  Kosovo, 8 September 2021

MF Thiago 11 April 1991 (age 31) 46 2  Liverpool v.  Portugal, 2 June 2022 INJ
MF Pedri 25 November 2002 (age 19) 12 0  Barcelona v.  Iceland, 29 March 2022
MF Mikel Merino 22 June 1996 (age 26) 11 0  Real Sociedad v.  Sweden, 14 November 2021
MF Pablo Fornals 22 February 1996 (age 26) 6 1  West Ham v.  Sweden, 14 November 2021
MF Brais Méndez 7 January 1997 (age 25) 4 1  Real Sociedad v.  Sweden, 14 November 2021
MF Brahim Díaz 3 August 1999 (age 22) 1 1  Milan v.  Sweden, 14 November 2021
MF Sergi Roberto 7 February 1992 (age 30) 11 1  Barcelona v.  Italy, 6 October 2021

FW Raúl de Tomás 17 October 1994 (age 27) 4 0  Espanyol v.  Czech Republic, 5 June 2022 INJ
FW Yeremi Pino 20 October 2002 (age 19) 4 1  Villarreal v.  Iceland, 29 March 2022
FW Rodrigo 6 March 1991 (age 31) 27 8  Leeds United v.  Sweden, 14 November 2021
FW Mikel Oyarzabal 21 April 1997 (age 25) 21 6  Real Sociedad v.  France, 10 October 2021
FW Bryan Gil 11 February 2001 (age 21) 4 0  Valencia v.  France, 10 October 2021
FW Adama Traoré 25 January 1996 (age 26) 8 0  Barcelona v.  Kosovo, 8 September 2021
FW Abel Ruiz 28 January 2000 (age 22) 2 0  Braga v.  Georgia, 5 September 2021
FW Gerard Moreno 7 April 1992 (age 30) 17 5  Villarreal v.  Sweden, 2 September 2021

INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue

6.3. Previous squads

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6.3.1. World Cup

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6.3.1.1. 2002 FIFA World Cup squad

Head coach: José Antonio Camacho

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 GK Iker Casillas 20 May 1981 (aged 21) 13  Real Madrid
2 DF Curro Torres 27 December 1976 (aged 25) 4  Valencia
3 DF Juanfran 15 July 1976 (aged 25) 7  Celta Vigo
4 MF Iván Helguera 18 March 1975 (aged 27) 22  Real Madrid
5 DF Carles Puyol 13 April 1978 (aged 24) 8  Barcelona
6 DF Fernando Hierro (c) 23 March 1968 (aged 34) 85  Real Madrid
7 FW Raúl 27 June 1977 (aged 24) 51  Real Madrid
8 MF Rubén Baraja 11 July 1975 (aged 26) 9  Valencia
9 FW Fernando Morientes 5 April 1976 (aged 26) 19  Real Madrid
10 FW Diego Tristán 5 January 1976 (aged 26) 7  Deportivo La Coruña
11 MF Javier de Pedro 4 August 1973 (aged 28) 5  Real Sociedad
12 FW Albert Luque 11 March 1978 (aged 24) 0  Mallorca
13 GK Ricardo 30 December 1971 (aged 30) 1  Valladolid
14 MF David Albelda 1 September 1977 (aged 24) 2  Valencia
15 DF Enrique Romero 23 June 1971 (aged 30) 3  Deportivo La Coruña
16 MF Gaizka Mendieta 27 March 1974 (aged 28) 32  Lazio
17 MF Juan Carlos Valerón 17 June 1975 (aged 26) 20  Deportivo La Coruña
18 MF Sergio 10 November 1976 (aged 25) 5  Deportivo La Coruña
19 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 22) 3  Barcelona
20 DF Miguel Ángel Nadal 28 July 1966 (aged 35) 59  Mallorca
21 MF Luis Enrique 8 May 1970 (aged 32) 57  Barcelona
22 MF Joaquín 21 July 1981 (aged 20) 3  Real Betis
23 GK Pedro Contreras 7 January 1972 (aged 30) 0  Málaga

6.3.1.2. 2006 FIFA World Cup squad

Head coach: Luis Aragonés

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 GK Iker Casillas 20 May 1981 (aged 25) 58  Real Madrid
2 DF Míchel Salgado 22 October 1975 (aged 30) 50  Real Madrid
3 DF Mariano Pernía 4 May 1977 (aged 29) 1  Getafe
4 DF Carlos Marchena 31 July 1979 (aged 26) 27  Valencia
5 DF Carles Puyol 13 April 1978 (aged 28) 47  Barcelona
6 MF David Albelda 1 September 1977 (aged 28) 33  Valencia
7 FW Raúl (c) 27 June 1977 (aged 28) 95  Real Madrid
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 26) 36  Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 22) 30  Atlético Madrid
10 MF José Antonio Reyes 1 September 1983 (aged 22) 19  Arsenal
11 MF Luis García 24 June 1978 (aged 27) 10  Liverpool
12 DF Antonio López 13 September 1981 (aged 24) 8  Atlético Madrid
13 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 22) 3  Barcelona
14 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 24) 26  Liverpool
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 20) 11  Real Madrid
16 MF Marcos Senna 17 July 1976 (aged 29) 3  Villarreal
17 MF Joaquín 21 July 1981 (aged 24) 38  Real Betis
18 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 19) 4  Arsenal
19 GK Santiago Cañizares 18 December 1969 (aged 36) 45  Valencia
20 DF Juanito 23 July 1976 (aged 29) 15  Real Betis
21 FW David Villa 3 December 1981 (aged 24) 8  Valencia
22 DF Pablo Ibáñez 3 August 1981 (aged 24) 11  Atlético Madrid
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 23) 3  Liverpool

6.3.1.3. 2010 FIFA World Cup squad

Coach: Vicente del Bosque

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 GK Iker Casillas (c) 20 May 1981 (aged 29) 104  Real Madrid
2 DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (aged 24) 23  Real Madrid
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 23) 16  Barcelona
4 DF Carlos Marchena 31 July 1979 (aged 30) 59  Valencia
5 DF Carles Puyol 13 April 1978 (aged 32) 83  Barcelona
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 26) 43  Barcelona
7 FW David Villa 3 December 1981 (aged 28) 58  Valencia          
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 30) 87  Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 26) 73  Liverpool
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 23) 49  Arsenal
11 DF Joan Capdevila 3 February 1978 (aged 32) 46  Villarreal
12 GK Víctor Valdés 14 January 1982 (aged 28) 1  Barcelona
13 MF Juan Mata 28 April 1988 (aged 22) 8  Valencia
14 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 28) 69  Real Madrid
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 24) 60  Real Madrid
16 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 21) 13  Barcelona
17 DF Álvaro Arbeloa 17 January 1983 (aged 27) 15  Real Madrid
18 FW Pedro 28 July 1987 (aged 22) 3  Barcelona
19 FW Fernando Llorente 26 February 1985 (aged 25) 7  Athletic Bilbao
20 MF Javi Martínez 2 September 1988 (aged 21) 2  Athletic Bilbao  
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 24) 36  Valencia
22 MF Jesús Navas 21 November 1985 (aged 24) 6  Sevilla
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 27) 20  Liverpool

6.3.1.4. 2014 FIFA World Cup squad

Coach: Vicente del Bosque

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 GK Iker Casillas (c) 20 May 1981 (aged 33) 154  Real Madrid
2 DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (aged 28) 46  Napoli
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 27) 60  Barcelona
4 MF Javi Martínez 2 September 1988 (aged 25) 17  Bayern Munich
5 DF Juanfran 9 January 1985 (aged 29) 8  Atlético Madrid
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 30) 97  Barcelona
7 FW David Villa 3 December 1981 (aged 32) 96  Atlético Madrid
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 34) 132  Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 30) 107  Chelsea
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 27) 89  Barcelona
11 FW Pedro 28 July 1987 (aged 26) 40  Barcelona
12 GK David de Gea 7 November 1990 (aged 23) 1  Manchester United    
13 MF Juan Mata 28 April 1988 (aged 26) 33  Manchester United
14 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 32) 111  Real Madrid
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 28) 117  Real Madrid
16 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 25) 65  Barcelona
17 MF Koke 8 January 1992 (aged 22) 8  Atlético Madrid
18 DF Jordi Alba 21 March 1989 (aged 25) 26  Barcelona
19 FW Diego Costa 7 October 1988 (aged 25) 2  Atlético Madrid
20 MF Santi Cazorla 13 December 1984 (aged 29) 64  Arsenal
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 28) 80  Manchester City
22 DF César Azpilicueta 28 August 1989 (aged 24) 6  Chelsea
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 31) 32  Napoli

6.3.1.5. 2018 FIFA World Cup squad

Coach: Fernando Hierro

Spain's final squad was announced on 21 May 2018. Coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked and replaced by Fernando Hierro on 13 June.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK David de Gea 7 November 1990 (aged 27) 29 0  Manchester United
2 DF Dani Carvajal 11 January 1992 (aged 26) 15 0  Real Madrid
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 31) 98 5  Barcelona
4 DF Nacho 18 January 1990 (aged 28) 17 0  Real Madrid
5 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 29) 103 2  Barcelona
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 34) 127 14  Barcelona
7 MF Saúl 21 November 1994 (aged 23) 10 0  Atlético Madrid
8 MF Koke 8 January 1992 (aged 26) 40 0  Atlético Madrid
9 FW Rodrigo 6 March 1991 (aged 27) 6 2  Valencia
10 MF Thiago 11 April 1991 (aged 27) 29 2  Bayern Munich
11 FW Lucas Vázquez 1 July 1991 (aged 26) 7 0  Real Madrid
12 DF Álvaro Odriozola 14 December 1995 (aged 22) 4 1  Real Sociedad
13 GK Kepa Arrizabalaga 3 October 1994 (aged 23) 1 0  Athletic Bilbao
14 DF César Azpilicueta 28 August 1989 (aged 28) 22 0  Chelsea
15 DF Sergio Ramos (captain) 30 March 1986 (aged 32) 152 13  Real Madrid
16 DF Nacho Monreal 26 February 1986 (aged 32) 22 1  Arsenal
17 FW Iago Aspas 1 August 1987 (aged 30) 10 5  Celta Vigo
18 DF Jordi Alba 21 March 1989 (aged 29) 62 8  Barcelona
19 FW Diego Costa 7 October 1988 (aged 29) 20 7  Atlético Madrid
20 MF Marco Asensio 21 January 1996 (aged 22) 12 0  Real Madrid
21 FW David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 32) 121 35  Manchester City
22 MF Isco 21 April 1992 (aged 26) 28 10  Real Madrid
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 35) 36 0  Napoli

6.3.2. European Championship

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6.3.2.1. UEFA Euro 2004 squad

Manager: Iñaki Sáez

Spain named their initial 23-man squad on 20 May 2004. Real Madrid right-back Michel Salgado was originally named in the squad but suffered a torn thigh muscle and was replaced by Deportivo La Coruña full-back Joan Capdevila.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 GK Santiago Cañizares 18 December 1969 (aged 34) 39  Valencia
2 DF Joan Capdevila 3 February 1978 (aged 26) 8  Deportivo La Coruña
3 DF Carlos Marchena 31 July 1979 (aged 24) 22  Valencia
4 MF David Albelda 1 September 1977 (aged 26) 23  Valencia
5 DF Carles Puyol 13 April 1978 (aged 26) 32  Barcelona
6 DF Iván Helguera 28 March 1975 (aged 29) 43  Real Madrid
7 FW Raúl (captain) 27 June 1977 (aged 26) 79  Real Madrid
8 MF Rubén Baraja 11 July 1975 (aged 28) 34  Valencia
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 20) 9  Atlético Madrid
10 FW Fernando Morientes 5 April 1976 (aged 28) 36  Monaco
11 FW Albert Luque 11 March 1978 (aged 26) 9  Deportivo La Coruña
12 DF Gabri 10 February 1979 (aged 25) 9  Barcelona
13 GK Daniel Aranzubia 18 September 1979 (aged 24) 7  Athletic Bilbao
14 MF Vicente 16 July 1981 (aged 22) 25  Valencia
15 DF Raúl Bravo 14 April 1981 (aged 23) 11  Real Madrid
16 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 22) 12  Real Sociedad
17 FW Joseba Etxeberria 5 September 1977 (aged 26) 51  Athletic Bilbao
18 DF César Martín 3 April 1977 (aged 27) 9  Deportivo La Coruña
19 MF Joaquín 21 July 1981 (aged 22) 23  Real Betis
20 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 24) 26  Barcelona
21 MF Juan Carlos Valerón 17 June 1975 (aged 28) 42  Deportivo La Coruña  
22 DF Juanito 23 July 1976 (aged 27) 7  Real Betis
23 GK Iker Casillas 20 May 1981 (aged 23) 39  Real Madrid

6.3.2.2. UEFA Euro 2008 squad

Manager: Luis Aragonés

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK Iker Casillas (captain) 20 May 1981 (aged 27) 77 0  Real Madrid
2 DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (aged 22) 4 0  Valencia
3 DF Fernando Navarro 25 June 1982 (aged 25) 1 0  Mallorca
4 DF Carlos Marchena 31 July 1979 (aged 28) 42 2  Valencia
5 DF Carles Puyol 13 April 1978 (aged 30) 61 1  Barcelona
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 24) 23 5  Barcelona
7 FW David Villa 3 December 1981 (aged 26) 31 14  Valencia
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 28) 58 6  Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 24) 49 15  Liverpool
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 21) 26 0  Arsenal
11 DF Joan Capdevila 3 February 1978 (aged 30) 18 3  Villarreal
12 MF Santi Cazorla 13 December 1984 (aged 23) 2 0  Villarreal
13 GK Andrés Palop 22 October 1973 (aged 34) 0 0  Sevilla
14 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 26) 43 1  Liverpool
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 22) 34 4  Real Madrid   
16 FW Sergio García 9 June 1983 (aged 24) 1 0  Zaragoza
17 FW Daniel Güiza 17 August 1980 (aged 27) 4 0  Mallorca
18 DF Álvaro Arbeloa 17 January 1983 (aged 25) 2 0  Liverpool
19 MF Marcos Senna 17 July 1976 (aged 31) 11 0  Villarreal
20 DF Juanito 23 July 1976 (aged 31) 23 2  Real Betis
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 22) 14 2  Valencia
22 MF Rubén de la Red 5 June 1985 (aged 23) 2 0  Getafe
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 25) 9 0  Liverpool

6.3.2.3. UEFA Euro 2012 squad

Manager: Vicente del Bosque

Vicente del Bosque named a squad to play in a set of warm-up matches on 15 May 2012, but it did not include any Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao or Chelsea players as the two Spanish sides were preparing for the Copa del Rey Final final on 25 May, while Chelsea were to take on Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Final on 19 May. On 21 May 2012, Del Bosque called-up Chelsea players Fernando Torres and Juan Mata for the friendly matches. On 27 May, Del Bosque gave the final squad list, complete with Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao players.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK Iker Casillas (captain) 20 May 1981 (aged 31) 137 0  Real Madrid
2 DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (aged 26) 34 0  Real Madrid
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 25) 45 4  Barcelona
4 MF Javi Martínez 2 September 1988 (aged 23) 8 0  Athletic Bilbao
5 DF Juanfran 9 January 1985 (aged 27) 1 0  Atlético Madrid
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 28) 71 10  Barcelona
7 FW Pedro 28 July 1987 (aged 24) 18 2  Barcelona
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 32) 115 11  Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 28) 98 31  Chelsea
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 25) 69 10  Barcelona
11 FW Álvaro Negredo 20 August 1985 (aged 26) 12 6  Sevilla
12 GK Víctor Valdés 14 January 1982 (aged 30) 8 0  Barcelona
13 MF Juan Mata 28 April 1988 (aged 24) 19 6  Chelsea
14 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 30) 102 15  Real Madrid
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 26) 92 6  Real Madrid
16 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 23) 45 0  Barcelona
17 DF Álvaro Arbeloa 17 January 1983 (aged 29) 41 0  Real Madrid
18 DF Jordi Alba 21 March 1989 (aged 23) 11 1  Valencia
19 FW Fernando Llorente 26 February 1985 (aged 27) 20 7  Athletic Bilbao
20 MF Santi Cazorla 13 December 1984 (aged 27) 45 6  Málaga
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 26) 64 18  Manchester City  
22 MF Jesús Navas 21 November 1985 (aged 26) 20 2  Sevilla
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 29) 25 0  Liverpool

6.3.2.4. UEFA Euro 2016 squad

Manager: Vicente del Bosque

Spain announced their final squad on 31 May. Héctor Bellerín replaced Dani Carvajal due to an injury suffered during the UEFA Champions League Final on 28 May.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK Iker Casillas 20 May 1981 (aged 35) 167 0  Porto
2 DF César Azpilicueta 28 August 1989 (aged 26) 15 0  Chelsea
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 29) 77 4  Barcelona
4 DF Marc Bartra 15 January 1991 (aged 25) 10 0  Barcelona
5 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 27) 84 2  Barcelona
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 32) 109 13  Barcelona
7 FW Álvaro Morata 23 October 1992 (aged 23) 9 3  Juventus
8 MF Koke 8 January 1992 (aged 24) 23 0  Atlético Madrid
9 FW Lucas Vázquez 1 July 1991 (aged 24) 1 0  Real Madrid
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 29) 106 15  Chelsea
11 FW Pedro 28 July 1987 (aged 28) 58 17  Chelsea
12 DF Héctor Bellerín 19 March 1995 (aged 21) 3 0  Arsenal
13 GK David de Gea 7 November 1990 (aged 25) 9 0  Manchester United  
14 MF Thiago 11 April 1991 (aged 25) 10 0  Bayern Munich
15 DF Sergio Ramos (captain) 30 March 1986 (aged 30) 132 10  Real Madrid
16 DF Juanfran 9 January 1985 (aged 31) 18 0  Atlético Madrid
17 DF Mikel San José 30 May 1989 (aged 27) 7 0  Athletic Bilbao
18 DF Jordi Alba 21 March 1989 (aged 27) 43 6  Barcelona
19 MF Bruno Soriano 12 June 1984 (aged 31) 8 0  Villarreal
20 FW Aritz Aduriz 11 February 1981 (aged 35) 6 1  Athletic Bilbao
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 30) 99 24  Manchester City
22 FW Nolito 15 October 1986 (aged 29) 9 4  Celta Vigo
23 GK Sergio Rico 1 September 1993 (aged 22) 1 0  Sevilla

6.3.2.5. UEFA Euro 2020 squad

Manager: Luis Enrique

Spain announced their final squad, containing 24 players rather than the allowed 26, on 24 May 2021. With the omission of Sergio Ramos, there were no Real Madrid players in the Spain squad for the first time in a major tournament. Sergio Busquets tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 on 6 June, and was isolated while remaining in the squad.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK David de Gea 7 November 1990 (aged 30) 45 0  Manchester United
2 DF César Azpilicueta 28 August 1989 (aged 31) 25 0  Chelsea
3 DF Diego Llorente 16 August 1993 (aged 27) 8 0  Leeds United
4 DF Pau Torres 16 January 1997 (aged 24) 8 1  Villarreal
5 MF Sergio Busquets (captain) 16 July 1988 (aged 32) 123 2  Barcelona
6 MF Marcos Llorente 30 January 1995 (aged 26) 5 0  Atlético Madrid
7 FW Álvaro Morata 23 October 1992 (aged 28) 40 19  Juventus
8 MF Koke 8 January 1992 (aged 29) 50 0  Atlético Madrid
9 FW Gerard Moreno 7 April 1992 (aged 29) 11 5  Villarreal
10 MF Thiago 11 April 1991 (aged 30) 42 2  Liverpool
11 MF Ferran Torres 29 February 2000 (aged 21) 11 6  Manchester City
12 DF Eric García 9 January 2001 (aged 20) 8 0  Manchester City
13 GK Robert Sánchez 18 November 1997 (aged 23) 0 0  Brighton & Hove Albion
14 DF José Gayà 25 May 1995 (aged 26) 14 2  Valencia
16 MF Rodri 22 June 1996 (aged 24) 20 1  Manchester City
17 MF Fabián Ruiz 3 April 1996 (aged 25) 12 1  Napoli
18 DF Jordi Alba 21 March 1989 (aged 32) 72 8  Barcelona
19 MF Dani Olmo 7 May 1998 (aged 23) 11 3  RB Leipzig
20 MF Adama Traoré 25 January 1996 (aged 25) 5 0  Wolverhampton Wanderers  
21 FW Mikel Oyarzabal 21 April 1997 (aged 24) 13 4  Real Sociedad
22 MF Pablo Sarabia 11 May 1992 (aged 29) 4 1  Paris Saint-Germain
23 GK Unai Simón 11 June 1997 (aged 24) 7 0  Athletic Bilbao
24 DF Aymeric Laporte 27 May 1994 (aged 27) 1 0  Manchester City
26 FW Pedri 25 November 2002 (aged 18) 4 0  Barcelona

6.3.3. Olympic Games

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6.3.3.1. 1920 Olympic Games squad

Head coach: Francisco Bru

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
  FW Patricio Arabolaza 17 March 1893 (aged 27) 0  Real Unión
  DF Mariano Arrate 12 August 1892 (aged 28) 0  Real Sociedad
  MF Juan Artola 29 November 1895 (aged 24) 0  Real Sociedad
  DF José María Belausteguigoitia «Belauste» 3 September 1889 (aged 30) 0  Athletic Bilbao
  MF Sabino Bilbao 11 December 1897 (aged 22) 0  Athletic Bilbao
  DF Manuel Carrasco 27 January 1894 (aged 26) 0  Real Unión
  GK Agustín Eizaguirre 7 October 1897 (aged 22) 0  Real Sociedad
  MF Ramón Eguiazábal 14 April 1896 (aged 24) 0  Real Unión
  MF Roman Emery 1902 0  Real Unión
  FW Ramón Gil «Moncho Gil» 16 August 1897 (aged 23) 0  Real Vigo Sporting
  FW Domingo Acedo 6 June 1898 (aged 22) 0  Athletic Bilbao
  GK Ramón González 1898 0  Real Vigo Sporting
  FW Silverio Izaguirre 26 April 1898 (aged 22) 0  Real Sociedad
  FW Rafael Moreno «Pichichi» 23 May 1892 (aged 28) 0  Athletic Bilbao
  DF Luis Otero 22 October 1893 (aged 26) 0  Real Vigo Sporting
  FW Francisco Pagazaurtundúa «Pagaza» 20 October 1894 (aged 25) 0  Racing de Santander
  MF José Samitier 2 February 1902 (aged 18) 0  FC Barcelona
  MF Agustín Sancho 3 September 1896 (aged 23) 0  FC Barcelona
  FW Félix Sesúmaga 12 October 1898 (aged 21) 0  FC Barcelona
  DF Pedro Vallana 29 November 1897 (aged 22) 0  Arenas de Guecho
  FW Joaquín Vázquez 9 November 1897 (aged 22) 0  Racing de Ferrol
  GK Ricardo Zamora 21 January 1901 (aged 19) 0  FC Barcelona

6.3.3.2. 1924 Olympic Games squad

Head coach:  Pedro Parages

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
  MF José María Belauste 3 September 1889 (aged 34)    Athletic Bilbao
  FW Marcelino Agirrezabala 29 March 1902 (aged 22)    Athletic Bilbao
  FW Gerónimo del Campo 30 September 1902 (aged 21)    Real Madrid C.F.
  MF Domingo Carulla Bertrán 25 October 1903 (aged 20)    FC Barcelona
  DF Patricio Escobal 24 August 1903 (aged 20)    Real Madrid C.F.
  MF Francisco Gamborena 14 March 1901 (aged 23)    Real Unión
  GK Óscar Álvarez González 1 May 1902 (aged 22)    Real Stadium Club Ovetense
  FW Carmelo Goyenechea 18 June 1898 (aged 25)    Athletic Bilbao
  MF Antonio Juantegui 4 April 1898 (aged 26)    Real Sociedad
  MF Jesús Larraza 20 July 1903 (aged 20)    Athletic Bilbao
  FW Juan Monjardín 24 April 1903 (aged 21)    Real Madrid C.F.
  DF Luis Casas Pasarín 16 April 1902 (aged 22)    Celta de Vigo
  MF José María Peña 19 April 1895 (aged 29)    Arenas Club de Getxo
  FW Vicente Piera 11 June 1903 (aged 20)    FC Barcelona
  FW Félix Pérez Marcos 13 June 1901 (aged 22)    Real Madrid C.F.
  MF Josep Samitier 2 February 1902 (aged 22)    FC Barcelona
  MF Monchín Triana 28 June 1902 (aged 21)    Atlético Madrid
  DF Pedro Vallana 29 November 1897 (aged 26)    Arenas Club de Getxo
  FW José Luis Zabala 15 December 1898 (aged 25)    RCD Espanyol
  GK Ricardo Zamora 21 January 1901 (aged 23)    RCD Espanyol
  MF Manuel Meana 21 October 1901 (aged 22)    Real Sporting

6.3.3.3. 1928 Olympic Games squad

Head coach: José Ángel Berraondo

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
- MF Trino Arizcorreta 1 September 1902 (aged 25)    Real Sociedad
- FW Francisco Bienzobas 26 March 1909 (aged 19)    Real Sociedad
- FW Cholín 13 December 1906 (aged 21)    Real Sociedad
- DF Ciriaco Errasti 8 August 1904 (aged 23)    Deportivo Alavés
- MF Francisco Gamborena 14 March 1901 (aged 27)    Real Unión
- MF Antero González 1 February 1901 (aged 27)    Deportivo Alavés
- GK Jesús Izaguirre 13 April 1906 (aged 22)    Real Sociedad
- GK José María Jáuregui 15 March 1896 (aged 32)    Arenas Club de Getxo
- FW Kiriki 21 June 1907 (aged 20)    Real Sociedad
- MF Amadeo Labarta 31 March 1905 (aged 23)    Real Sociedad
- MF José Legarreta Abaitua 12 February 1903 (aged 25)    Athletic Bilbao
- MF Martín Marculeta 24 September 1907 (aged 20)    Real Sociedad
- FW Ángel Mariscal 11 August 1904 (aged 23)    Real Sociedad
- DF Jacinto Quincoces 17 July 1905 (aged 22)    Deportivo Alavés
- MF Luis Regueiro 1 July 1908 (aged 19)    Real Unión
- FW Robus 18 December 1900 (aged 27)    Arenas Club de Getxo
- FW Manuel Sagarzazu 15 October 1903 (aged 24)    Real Unión
- DF Pedro Vallana 29 November 1897 (aged 30)    Arenas Club de Getxo
- MF Alberto Villaverde 7 July 1904 (aged 23)    Real Unión
- FW José María Yermo 21 June 1903 (aged 24)    Arenas Club de Getxo
- DF Domingo Zaldúa 10 July 1903 (aged 24)    Real Sociedad

Juan Errazquin was rejected by the organizing committee because his passport listed born in Argentina and had no documents to prove his Spanish nationality.

6.4. Confederations Cup

FIFA Confederations Cup squad for Year 2009 and Year 2013.

6.4.1. 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup squad

Head coach: Vicente del Bosque

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK Iker Casillas (c) 20 May 1981 (aged 28) 92 0  Real Madrid
2 DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (aged 23) 13 0  Valencia
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 22) 3 1  Barcelona
4 DF Carlos Marchena 31 July 1979 (aged 29) 51 2  Valencia
5 DF Carles Puyol 13 April 1978 (aged 31) 73 2  Barcelona
6 MF Pablo Hernández[5] 11 April 1985 (aged 24) 0 0  Valencia
7 FW David Villa 3 December 1981 (aged 27) 44 28  Valencia
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 29) 72 8  Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 25) 62 19  Liverpool
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 22) 38 1  Arsenal
11 DF Joan Capdevila 3 February 1978 (aged 31) 33 4  Villarreal
12 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 20) 2 0  Barcelona
13 GK Diego López 3 November 1981 (aged 27) 0 0  Villarreal
14 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 27) 57 4  Liverpool
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 23) 49 4  Real Madrid
16 FW Fernando Llorente 26 February 1985 (aged 24) 3 1  Athletic Bilbao
17 FW Dani Güiza 17 August 1980 (aged 28) 15 3  Fenerbahçe
18 MF Albert Riera 15 April 1982 (aged 27) 9 3  Liverpool
19 DF Álvaro Arbeloa 17 January 1983 (aged 26) 6 0  Liverpool
20 MF Santi Cazorla 13 December 1984 (aged 24) 16 1  Villarreal
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 23) 23 3  Valencia
22 MF Juan Mata 28 April 1988 (aged 21) 1 0  Valencia
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 26) 14 0  Liverpool

6.4.2. 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup squad

Head coach: Vicente del Bosque

Del Bosque named his 23-man squad on 2 June 2013.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK Iker Casillas (c) 20 May 1981 (aged 32) 145 0  Real Madrid
2 DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (aged 27) 39 0  Real Madrid
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 26) 51 4  Barcelona
4 MF Javi Martínez 2 September 1988 (aged 24) 9 0  Bayern Munich
5 DF César Azpilicueta 28 August 1989 (aged 23) 2 0  Chelsea
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 29) 80 11  Barcelona
7 FW David Villa 3 December 1981 (aged 31) 88 53  Barcelona
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 33) 120 12  Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 29) 101 31  Chelsea
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 26) 79 13  Barcelona
11 FW Pedro 28 July 1987 (aged 25) 26 12  Barcelona
12 GK Víctor Valdés 14 January 1982 (aged 31) 13 0  Barcelona
13 MF Juan Mata 28 April 1988 (aged 25) 25 7  Chelsea
14 FW Roberto Soldado 27 May 1985 (aged 28) 8 4  Valencia
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 27) 102 9  Real Madrid
16 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 24) 54 0  Barcelona
17 DF Álvaro Arbeloa 17 January 1983 (aged 30) 47 0  Real Madrid
18 DF Jordi Alba 21 March 1989 (aged 24) 17 2  Barcelona
19 DF Nacho Monreal 26 February 1986 (aged 27) 12 0  Arsenal
20 MF Santi Cazorla 13 December 1984 (aged 28) 53 9  Arsenal
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 27) 70 18  Manchester City
22 MF Jesús Navas 21 November 1985 (aged 27) 23 2  Sevilla
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 30) 26 0  Liverpool

6.5. UEFA Nations League Finals - 2021

Manager: Luis Enrique

Spain's final squad was announced on 30 September 2021. Pedri withdrew injured and was replaced by Brais Méndez on 1 October. Marcos Llorente and Brais Méndez withdrew injured and were replaced by Bryan Gil and Sergi Roberto, respectively, on 3 October.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK David de Gea 7 November 1990 (aged 30) 45 0  Manchester United
2 DF César Azpilicueta 28 August 1989 (aged 32) 32 1  Chelsea
3 DF Pau Torres 16 January 1997 (aged 24) 14 1  Villarreal
4 DF Iñigo Martínez 17 May 1991 (aged 30) 16 0  Athletic Bilbao
5 MF Sergio Busquets (captain) 16 July 1988 (aged 33) 129 2  Barcelona
6 MF Bryan Gil 11 February 2001 (aged 20) 3 0  Tottenham Hotspur
7 FW Yeremi Pino 20 October 2002 (aged 18) 0 0  Villarreal
8 MF Koke 8 January 1992 (aged 29) 58 0  Atlético Madrid
9 MF Gavi 5 August 2004 (aged 17) 0 0  Barcelona
10 MF Sergi Roberto 7 February 1992 (aged 29) 10 1  Barcelona
11 FW Ferran Torres 29 February 2000 (aged 21) 20 10  Manchester City
12 DF Eric García 9 January 2001 (aged 20) 13 0  Barcelona
13 GK Robert Sánchez 18 November 1997 (aged 23) 1 0  Brighton & Hove Albion
14 DF Sergio Reguilón 16 December 1996 (aged 24) 6 0  Tottenham Hotspur
15 DF Pedro Porro 13 September 1999 (aged 22) 1 0  Sporting CP
16 MF Rodri 22 June 1996 (aged 25) 27 1  Manchester City
17 DF Marcos Alonso 28 December 1990 (aged 30) 3 0  Chelsea
18 MF Pablo Fornals 22 February 1996 (aged 25) 4 1  West Ham United
19 DF Aymeric Laporte 27 May 1994 (aged 27) 10 1  Manchester City
20 MF Mikel Merino 22 June 1996 (aged 25) 8 0  Real Sociedad
21 MF Mikel Oyarzabal 21 April 1997 (aged 24) 19 5  Real Sociedad
22 FW Pablo Sarabia 11 May 1992 (aged 29) 12 4  Sporting CP
23 GK Unai Simón 11 June 1997 (aged 24) 16 0  Athletic Bilbao

7. Individual records

Sergio Ramos holds the record of the most appearances by the Spanish team, with 180 appearances from his first appearance in the team back in. The second-highest scorer is Iker Casillas who scored the highest number of appearances and then Xavi and Xavi with 133. 

David Villa holds the title of Spain's top goalscorer who scored 59 goals between 2005 until 2017. During that time, the team was Spain in 98 times. Raul Gonzalez is the second-highest goalscorer who scored 44 goals during 102 games between 1996 and 2006.

Between November 2006 to June 2009, Spain was undefeated for an unbeatable 35 consecutive games prior to their defeat by the United States in the Confederations Cup which is an achievement shared with Brazil and Italy and also an unprecedented fifteen-game win streak. At the 2010, FIFA World Cup, Spain was the first European nation to win the World Cup trophy outside Europe Along with Brazil, Germany and Argentina, Spain is one of the four teams from Spain that have been crowned this trophy at the FIFA World Cup outside its home continent.

7.1. Most capped players

Below is a list of the ten players with the most caps for Spain, as of 12 June 2022.

Players in bold are still active with Spain.
Rank Player Caps Goals Period
1 Sergio Ramos 180 23 2005–present
2 Iker Casillas 167 0 2000–2016
3 Sergio Busquets 137 2 2009–present
4 Xavi 133 13 2000–2014
5 Andrés Iniesta 131 13 2006–2018
6 Andoni Zubizarreta 126 0 1985–1998
7 David Silva 125 35 2006–2018
8 Xabi Alonso 114 16 2003–2014
9 Cesc Fàbregas 110 15 2006–2016
Fernando Torres 110 38 2003–2014

7.2. Top goalscorers

Below is a list of the top ten goalscorers for Spain, as of 12 June 2022.

Players in bold are still active with Spain.

Rank Player Goals Caps Average Period
1 David Villa 59 98 0.6 2005–2017
2 Raúl 44 102 0.43 1996–2006
3 Fernando Torres 38 110 0.35 2003–2014
4 David Silva 35 125 0.28 2006–2018
5 Fernando Hierro 29 89 0.33 1989–2002
6 Fernando Morientes 27 47 0.57 1998–2007
7 Álvaro Morata 26 56 0.46 2014–present
Emilio Butragueño 26 69 0.38 1984–1992
9 Alfredo Di Stéfano 23 31 0.74 1957–1961
Sergio Ramos 23 180 0.13 2005–present

7.3. Captains

List of captaincy periods of the various captains throughout the years.

  • 1920–29 José María Belauste (Midfielder) 
  • 1930–39 Ricardo Zamora (Goalkeeper) 
  • 1949–50 Ignacio Eizaguirre (Goalkeeper)
  • 1958 Marcelo Campanal (Defender)
  • 1962 Joan Segarra (Defender)
  • 1964–65 Ferran Olivella (Defender)
  • 1966 Francisco Gento (Forward)
  • 1978 Pirri (Midfielder)
  • 1980 Juan Manuel Asensi (Midfielder)
  • 1980–84 Luis Arconada (Goalkeeper)
  • 1984–88 José Antonio Camacho (Defender)
  • 1988–92 Emilio Butragueño (Forward)
  • 1992–93 José Mari Bakero (Midfielder)
  • 1993–98 Andoni Zubizarreta (Goalkeeper)
  • 1998–2002 Fernando Hierro (Defender)
  • 2002–06 Raúl González Blanco (Forward)
  • 2006–16 Iker Casillas (Goalkeeper)
  • 2016–21 Sergio Ramos (Defender)
  • 2021–present Sergio Busquets (Midfielder)

7.4. Manager records

As of 14 June 2022
Manager Nat Spain career G W D L GF GA Win % Honours
Francisco Bru   1920 5 4 0 1 9 5 80%  
Julián Ruete[a]
Manuel de Castro
  1921–1922 3 3 0 0 7 2 100%  
Salvador Díaz[c]
Manuel de Castro
  1922 1 1 0 0 4 0 100%  
Luis Argüello
Joaquín Heredia
David Ormaechea
  1923 2 1 0 1 3 1 50%  
José García
Pedro Parages
  1923–1924 2 1 1 0 3 0 50%  
Pedro Parages   1924 1 0 0 1 0 1 0%  
Luis Colina
José Rosich
Julián Olave
  1924 1 1 0 0 2 1 100%  
Fernando Gutiérrez   1925 3 3 0 0 6 0 100%  
Ricardo Cabot
Manuel de Castro
José María Mateos
  1925 2 2 0 0 2 0 100%  
Ezequiel Montero
José María Mateos
Manuel de Castro
  1926–1927 4[g] 3 0 1 9 6 75%  
José Berraondo   1928 5 1 3 1 12 12 20%  
José María Mateos   1929–1933 16 10 3 3 57 19 62.5%  
Amadeo García   1934–1936 12 6 2 4 30 15 50%  
Eduardo Teus   1941–1942 6 3 2 1 15 10 50%  
Jacinto Quincoces   1945 2 1 1 0 6 4 50%  
Pasarín   1946 1 0 0 1 0 1 0%  
Pablo Hernández   1947 2 0 0 2 3 7 0%  
Guillermo Eizaguirre   1948–1950 16 8 5 3 36 24 50%  
Félix Quesada
Luis Iceta
Paulino Alcántara

 
1951 3 1 2 0 9 6 33.33%  
Ricardo Zamora   1952 2 1 1 0 6 0 50%  
Pedro Escartín    1952–1953 5 2 1 2 7 6 40%  
Luis Iribarren   1953–1954 4 1 2 1 8 6 25%  
Ramón Melcón   1955 2 0 1 1 2 3 0%  
José Luis del Valle
Emilio Jiménez
Juan Touzón
Pablo Hernández
  1955 1 1 0 0 3 0 100%  
Guillermo Eizaguirre   1955–1956 3 0 1 2 4 9 0%  
Manuel Meana   1956–1959 12 7 3 2 35 16 58.33%  
Helenio Herrera   1959–1960 6 5 0 1 22 10 83.33%  
José Luis Costa
José Luis Lasplazas
Ramón Gabilondo
  1960 6 3 0 3 13 11 50%  
Pedro Escartín    1961 7 5 2 0 12 5 71.43%  
Pablo Hernández
Helenio Herrera

 
1962 3 1 0 2 2 3 33.33%  
José Villalonga   1962–1966 22 9 5 8 35 28 40.91% 1964 European Nations' Cup
Domingo Balmanya   1966–1968 11 4 3 4 11 9 36.36%  
Eduardo Toba   1968–1969 4 1 2 1 5 4 25%  
Luis Molowny
Salvador Artigas
Miguel Muñoz
  1969 4 2 1 1 3 3 50%  
Ladislao Kubala   1969–1980 68 30 22 16 97 59 44.12%  
José Santamaría   1980–1982 24 10 8 6 31 21 41.67%  
Miguel Muñoz   1982–1988 59 30 15 14 101 57 50.85%  
Luis Suárez   1988–1991 27 15 4 8 55 28 55.56%  
Vicente Miera   1991–1992 8 4 2 2 11 7 50%  
Javier Clemente   1992–1998 62 36 20 6 130 44 58.06%  
José Antonio Camacho   1998–2002 44 28 9 7 105 37 63.64%  
Iñaki Sáez   2002–2004 23 15 6 2 44 11 65.22%  
Luis Aragonés   2004–2008 54 38 12 4 101 31 70.37% UEFA Euro 2008
Vicente del Bosque   2008–2016 114 87 10 17 254 79 76.32% 2010 FIFA World Cup
UEFA Euro 2012
Julen Lopetegui   2016–2018 20 14 6 0 61 13 70%  
Fernando Hierro   2018 4 1 3 0 7 6 25%  
Luis Enrique   2018–2019 7 5 0 2 19 9 71.43%  
Robert Moreno   2019 9 7 2 0 29 4 77.78%  
Luis Enrique   2019– 32 17 12 3 62 22 53.13%

7.5. Most manager appearances

Vicente del Bosque: 114

8. Team records

  • Most consecutive wins (including friendlies): 15 (2008–2009)
  • Most consecutive wins achieved by an international coach from debut: 13 – Vicente del Bosque
  • Most penalty shoot-outs in one World Cup by one team: 2 at the 2002 FIFA World Cup (shared with  Argentina at the 1990 FIFA World Cup,  Netherlands and  Croatia at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and  Russia and  Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup)
  • Highest maximum number of points in World Cup qualification: 30 out of 30 (2010) (shared with  Germany for 2018)

9. Competitive record

Spain is one of only eight countries ever to have won the FIFA World Cup, doing so in South Africa in 2010, the first time the team had reached the final. The team is one of the most present at the World Cup finals, with 16 appearances out of the 22 tournaments.

9.1. FIFA World Cup

 

FIFA World Cup record   Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
 1930 Did not enter Did not enter
 1934 Quarter-finals 5th 3 1 1 1 4 3 2 2 0 0 11 1
 1938 Did not enter Did not enter
 1950 Fourth place 4th 6 3 1 2 10 12 2 1 1 0 7 3
 1954 Did not qualify 3 1 1 1 6 4
 1958 4 2 1 1 12 8
 1962 Group stage 13th 3 1 0 2 2 3 4 3 1 0 7 4
 1966 10th 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 2 0 1 5 2
 1970 Did not qualify 6 2 2 2 10 6
 1974 5 2 2 1 8 6
 1978 Group stage 10th 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 3 0 1 4 1
 1982 Second Group stage 12th 5 1 2 2 4 5 Qualified as host
 1986 Quarter-finals 7th 5 3 1 1 11 4 6 4 0 2 9 8
 1990 Round of 16 10th 4 2 1 1 6 4 8 6 1 1 20 3
 1994 Quarter-finals 8th 5 2 2 1 10 6 12 8 3 1 27 4
 1998 Group stage 17th 3 1 1 1 8 4 10 8 2 0 26 6
 2002 Quarter-finals 5th 5 3 2 0 10 5 8 6 2 0 21 4
 2006 Round of 16 9th 4 3 0 1 9 4 12 6 6 0 25 5
 2010 Champions 1st 7 6 0 1 8 2 10 10 0 0 28 5
 2014 Group stage 23rd 3 1 0 2 4 7 8 6 2 0 14 3
 2018 Round of 16 10th 4 1 3 0 7 6 10 9 1 0 36 3
 2022 Qualified 8 6 1 1 15 5
 2026 To be determined To be determined
 2030
Total 1 Title 16/22 63 30 15 18 99 72 125 87 26 12 291 81
 

Spain's World Cup record
First match  Spain 3–1 Brazil 
(27 May 1934; Genoa, Italy)
Biggest win  Spain 6–1 Bulgaria 
(24 June 1998; Lens, France)
Biggest defeat  Brazil 6–1 Spain 
(13 July 1950; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Best result Champions in 2010
Worst result Group Stage in 1962, 1966, 1978, 1998, 2014

9.2. UEFA European Championship

 

UEFA European Championship record   Qualifying record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
 1960 Did not qualify 2 2 0 0 7 2
 1964 Champions 1st 2 2 0 0 4 2 6 4 1 1 16 5
 1968 Did not qualify 8 3 2 3 7 5
 1972 6 3 2 1 14 3
 1976 8 3 4 1 11 9
 1980 Group stage 7th 3 0 1 2 2 4 6 4 1 1 13 5
 1984 Runners-up 2nd 5 1 3 1 4 5 8 6 1 1 24 8
 1988 Group stage 6th 3 1 0 2 3 5 6 5 0 1 14 6
 1992 Did not qualify 7 3 0 4 17 12
 1996 Quarter-finals 6th 4 1 3 0 4 3 10 8 2 0 25 4
 2000 5th 4 2 0 2 7 7 8 7 0 1 42 5
 2004 Group stage 10th 3 1 1 1 2 2 10 7 2 1 21 5
 2008 Champions 1st 6 5 1 0 12 3 12 9 1 2 23 8
 2012 Champions 1st 6 4 2 0 12 1 8 8 0 0 26 6
 2016 Round of 16 10th 4 2 0 2 5 4 10 9 0 1 23 3
 2020 Semi-finals 3rd 6 2 4 0 13 6 10 8 2 0 31 5
 2024 To be determined To be determined
Total 3 Title 11/17 46 21 15 10 68 42 125 89 18 18 314 91
Spain's European Championship record
First match  Spain 2–1 Hungary 
(Madrid, Spain; 17 June 1964)
Biggest win  Spain 5–0 Slovakia 
(Seville, Spain; 23 June 2021)
Biggest defeat  France 2–0 Spain 
(Paris, France; 27 June 1984)
 West Germany 2–0 Spain 
(Munich, West Germany; 17 June 1988)
 Italy 2–0 Spain 
(Saint-Denis, France; 27 June 2016)
Best result Champions in 1964, 2008, 2012
Worst result Group stage in 1980, 1988, 2004

9.3. UEFA Nations League

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

UEFA Nations League record
League phase   Finals
Season LG GP Pos Pld W D L GF GA P/R Year Pos Pld W D* L GF GA Squad
2018–19 A 4 2nd 4 2 0 2 12 7    2019 Did not qualify
2020–21 A 4 1st 6 3 2 1 13 3    2021 2nd 2 1 0 1 3 3 Squad
2022–23 A 2 To be determined  2023 To be determined
Total 12 6 2 4 28 13 Total 2 1 0 1 3 3
hideSpain's Nations League record
First match  England 1–2 Spain 
(London, England; 8 September 2018)
Biggest win  Spain 6–0 Croatia 
(Elche, Spain; 11 September 2018)
 Spain 6–0 Germany 
(Seville, Spain; 17 November 2020)
Biggest defeat  Spain 2–3 England 
(Seville, Spain; 15 October 2018)
 Croatia 3–2 Spain 
(Zagreb, Croatia; 15 November 2018)
 Ukraine 1–0 Spain 
(Kyiv, Ukraine; 13 October 2020)
Best result Runners-up in 2020–21
Worst result Group stage in 2018–19
 

9.4. FIFA Confederations Cup

 

FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
 1992 Did not qualify
 1995
 1997
 1999
 2001
 2003
 2005
 2009 Third place 3rd 5 4 0 1 11 4
 2013 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 15 4
 2017 Did not qualify
Total Runners-up 2/10 10 7 1 2 26 8
Spain's Confederations Cup record
First match  Spain 5–0 New Zealand 
(Rustenburg, South Africa; 14 June 2009)
Biggest win  Spain 10–0 Tahiti 
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 20 June 2013)
Biggest defeat  Brazil 3–0 Spain 
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 30 June 2013)
Best result Runners-up in 2013
Worst result Third place in 2009

10. Head-to-head record

 

Nationality From To P W D L Win %[a] GF GA GD
 Italy 1920 2021 39 12 16 11 51.28% 43 45 –2
 Portugal 1921 2021 38 16 15 6 63.16% 75 44 31
 France 1922 2021 36 16 7 13 52.7% 64 39 25
 England 1929 2018 27 10 4 13 44.44% 32 45 –13
 Republic of Ireland 1931 2013 26 15 7 4 71.15% 54 18 36
 Germany 1935 2020 25 8 8 9 48% 31 30 1
 Belgium 1920 2016 23 12 6 5 65.22% 46 22 24
  Switzerland 1925 2021 23 16 6 1 82.61% 49 19 30
 Serbia 1932 2012 22 10 7 5 61.36% 26 19 7
 Northern Ireland 1958 2007 18 11 5 2 75% 38 11 27
 Romania 1962 2019 18 7 6 5 55.56% 28 19 9
 Sweden 1920 2021 18 8 6 4 61.11% 27 18 9
 Denmark 1920 2008 17 12 3 2 79.41% 34 15 19
 Czech Republic 1930 2016 17 8 2 7 52.94% 17 16 1
 Austria 1924 2009 16 9 3 4 65.63% 43 22 21
 Argentina 1952 2018 14 6 2 6 50% 19 18 1
 Hungary 1925 2002 13 5 5 3 57.69% 21 18 3
 Netherlands 1920 2020 13 5 2 6 46.15% 18 19 –1
 Scotland 1957 2011 13 6 4 3 61.54% 23 20 3
 Greece 1970 2021 12 8 3 1 79.17% 21 11 10
 Russia 1964 2018 12 6 5 1 70.83% 19 9 10
 Chile 1950 2014 11 8 2 1 81.82% 25 10 15
 Poland 1959 2010 11 8 2 1 81.82% 28 9 19
 Turkey 1952 2016 11 6 4 1 72.73% 17 5 12
 Uruguay 1950 2013 10 5 5 0 75% 16 8 8
 Brazil 1934 2013 9 2 2 5 33.33% 8 14 –6
 Croatia 1994 2021 10 6 1 3 60% 27 12 15
 Iceland 1982 2007 9 6 2 1 77.78% 10 6 4
 Albania 1986 2022 8 8 0 0 100% 31 3 28
     2000 2018 8 6 2 0 87.5% 18 7 11
 Cyprus 1971 1999 8 7 0 1 87.5% 35 5 30
 Finland 1969 2013 8 5 2 1 75% 16 5 11
 Liechtenstein 2001 2017 8 8 0 0 100% 39 0 39
 Malta 1983 2019 8 8 0 0 100% 37 3 34
 Mexico 1928 2010 8 5 3 0 81.25% 16 4 12
 Norway 1978 2019 8 5 2 1 75% 12 4 8
 Lithuania 1993 2021 7 6 1 0 91.67% 18 2 16
 Slovakia 1996 2021 7 5 1 1 78.57% 20 6 14
 Ukraine 2003 2020 7 5 1 1 78.57% 14 4 10
 Armenia 1995 2009 6 6 0 0 100% 16 1 15
 Israel 1998 2017 6 5 1 0 91.67% 13 3 10
 Luxembourg 1981 2015 6 6 0 0 100% 15 0 15
 North Macedonia 1994 2017 6 6 0 0 100% 19 4 15
 South Korea 1990 2016 6 4 2 0 83.33% 15 5 10
 Wales 1961 2018 6 3 2 1 66.67% 11 7 4
 Bulgaria 1933 2002 5 4 1 0 90% 23 2 21
 United States 1950 2011 5 4 0 1 80% 10 3 7
 Belarus 2012 2015 4 4 0 0 100% 10 1 9
 Faroe Islands 1996 2019 4 4 0 0 100% 17 4 13
 Georgia 2012 2021 4 3 0 1 75% 5 2 3
 Latvia 1992 2007 4 3 1 0 87.5% 9 0 9
 Paraguay 1998 2010 4 2 2 0 75% 4 1 3
 San Marino 1999 2005 4 4 0 0 100% 26 0 26
 South Africa 2002 2013 4 3 0 1 75% 8 5 3
 Venezuela 1981 2012 4 4 0 0 100% 13 2 11
 Colombia 1981 2017 3 1 2 0 66.67% 4 3 1
 Costa Rica 2011 2017 3 2 1 0 83.33% 9 3 6
 East Germany 1980 1988 3 0 2 1 33.33% 0 1 –1
 Morocco 1961 2018 3 2 1 0 83.33% 6 4 2
 Peru 1960 2008 3 3 0 0 100% 7 3 4
 Saudi Arabia 2006 2012 3 3 0 0 100% 9 2 7
 Bolivia 1994 2014 2 2 0 0 100% 5 1 4
 Canada 1994 2005 2 2 0 0 100% 4 1 3
 China PR 2005 2012 2 2 0 0 100% 4 0 4
 Ecuador 2003 2013 2 2 0 0 100% 6 0 6
 Estonia 2008 2009 2 2 0 0 100% 6 0 6
 Honduras 1982 2010 2 1 1 0 75% 3 1 2
 Kosovo 2021 2021 2 2 0 0 100% 5 1 4
 Nigeria 1998 2013 2 1 0 1 50% 5 3 2
 Slovenia 2000 2002 2 2 0 0 100% 5 2 3
 Tunisia 2006 2018 2 2 0 0 100% 4 1 3
 Algeria 1986 1986 1 1 0 0 100% 3 0 3
 Andorra 2004 2004 1 1 0 0 100% 4 0 4
 Australia 2014 2014 1 1 0 0 100% 3 0 3
 Azerbaijan 2009 2009 1 1 0 0 100% 6 0 6
 Egypt 2006 2006 1 1 0 0 100% 2 0 2
 El Salvador 2014 2014 1 1 0 0 100% 2 0 2
 Equatorial Guinea 2013 2013 1 1 0 0 100% 2 1 1
 Haiti 2013 2013 1 1 0 0 100% 2 1 1
 Iran 2018 2018 1 1 0 0 100% 1 0 1
 Iraq 2009 2009 1 1 0 0 100% 1 0 1
 Ivory Coast 2006 2006 1 1 0 0 100% 3 2 1
 Japan 2001 2001 1 1 0 0 100% 1 0 1
 New Zealand 2009 2009 1 1 0 0 100% 5 0 5
 Panama 2012 2012 1 1 0 0 100% 5 1 4
 Puerto Rico 2012 2012 1 1 0 0 100% 2 1 1
 Tahiti 2013 2013 1 1 0 0 100% 10 0 10
TOTAL 1920   2022   729 426 159 134 69.2% 14562 657 805

11. All-time results

The following table shows Spain's all-time international record, correct as of 14 June 2021.

  Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA
Total 716 418 166 132 1434   643
 

12. FIFA Rankings

Last update was on 28 November 2019.

Spain's FIFA world rankings
  8 2019 10 8 0 2 6  2 9  1
  9 2018 14 7 2 5 6  3 10  2
  6 2017 10 8 0 2 6  3 11  1
  10 2016 15 9 2 4 3  1 11  3
  3 2015 9 8 0 1 3  5 12  2
  9 2014 12 7 0 5 1  1 10  7
  1 2013 16 12 2 2 1  0 1  0
  1 2012 16 13 3 0 1  0 1  0
  1 2011 12 9 1 2 1  1 2  1
  1 2010 17 13 1 3 1  1 2  1
  1 2009 16 15 0 1 1  1 2  1
  1 2008 16 15 1 0 1  3 4  0
  4 2007 12 10 2 0 4  2 12  2
  12 2006 14 8 2 4 5  1 12  3
  5 2005 12 8 4 0 5  2 9  2
  5 2004 13 7 5 1 3  0 5  1
  3 2003 11 18 2 1 2  1 3  1
  3 2002 13 7 5 1 3  4 8  1
  7 2001 9 7 1 1 6  2 8  2
  7 2000 14 7 3 4 4  1 7  0
  4 1999 10 8 1 1 4  6 9  2
    15 1998 10 5 2 3 9  16 25  12
  11 1997 6 4 2 0 2  4 11  8
  8 1996 11 6 5 0 4  2 10  3
  4 1995 9 5 4 0 2  4 6  3
  2 1994 15 9 4 2 2  4 9  2
  5 1993 9 7 1 1 5  7 14  1
 

 

13. Honours

Titles & Awards

13.1. Title

  • FIFA World Cup
    •  Champions: 2010
    • Fourth place: 1950
  • UEFA European Championship
    •  Champions: 1964, 2008, 2012
    •  Runners-up: 1984
    •  Third place: 2020
    • UEFA Nations League
      •  Runners-up: 2021
    • Olympic Games
      •  Champions: 1992
      •  Silver Medal: 1920, 2000, 2020
    • FIFA Confederations Cup
      •  Runners-up: 2013
      •  Third place: 2009

13.2. Awards

  • FIFA Fair Play Trophy
    • Winners: 2006, 2010, 2013, 2018
    • FIFA Team of the Year
      • Winners: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
    • Prince of Asturias Award for Sports
      • Winners: 2010

    Laureus World Team of the Year

      • Winners: 2011
    Overview
    Event 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
    FIFA World Cup 1 0 0 1
    UEFA European Championship 3 1 1 0
    UEFA Nations League 0 1 0 0
    Olympic Games 1 3 0 0
    FIFA Confederations Cup 0 1 1 0
    Total 5 6 2 1
     

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