Bulgaria vs Spain: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineup
Summary
Bulgaria and Spain will play in the UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on August 4 at Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria. This match is part of the qualifying rounds for European teams trying to reach the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Spain and other strong teams are joining the qualifiers now because they played in the UEFA Nations League earlier.Key Facts
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers include Bulgaria vs. Spain on August 4 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Spain, along with other top teams like Germany and Portugal, are starting their qualifiers later due to playing in the UEFA Nations League.
- The match begins at 9:45 pm local time (18:45 GMT).
- Group E of the UEFA qualifiers includes Spain, Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Georgia.
- Six groups, each with four teams, are just beginning their World Cup qualifying matches.
- Teams leading their groups qualify directly for the World Cup, while runners-up have a playoff chance.
- The playoffs will feature 16 European teams, split into four groups for knockout matches.
- Nations League performance offers an extra opportunity for teams to qualify for the World Cup.
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