Spain vs Turkiye: World Cup 2026 qualifier – team news, start time, lineups
Summary
Spain will play against Turkiye in a UEFA World Cup qualifier at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Spain needs a win or draw to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup. Turkiye needs a significant win over Spain to top the group and avoid the playoffs.Key Facts
- The match is a UEFA World Cup qualifier for Group E.
- Spain leads the group with 15 points from five games.
- Spain will qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a win or draw.
- Turkiye has 12 points and needs to beat Spain by seven goals to top the group.
- Turkiye's last World Cup appearance was in 2002, where they finished in third place.
- Spain won their previous match against Turkiye 6-0, with Mikel Merino scoring a hat-trick.
- Spanish player Lamine Yamal will miss the game due to a groin injury.
- Spain and Turkiye have played six times since 2005, with Spain winning five matches and one draw.
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