Spain Close In on World Cup Spot After Big Win in Georgia

Spain took a huge step toward reaching the 2026 World Cup after a dominant win away in Georgia. With one game left, only a seven-goal defeat against Turkey can stop them from qualifying automatically.

Fast Start From Spain

Spain needed just 11 minutes to open the scoring.
Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty after a handball from Giorgi Gocholeishvili.

Soon after, Martin Zubimendi doubled the lead with a smart lifted finish over Giorgi Mamardashvili. Spain were completely in control, moving the ball quickly and creating chances with ease.

Total Control Before Half-Time

Spain made it 3–0 before the break.
Ferran Torres finished calmly from Oyarzabal’s pass, giving La Roja full control in Tbilisi.

Spain’s attack looked sharp throughout the half, with quick combinations and constant pressure on Georgia’s defence.

Oyarzabal Seals It

In the 63rd minute, Torres returned the favour.
His curling cross found Oyarzabal, who headed in Spain’s fourth and his second of the night.

Spain stayed strong defensively too — they remain the only team in Europe to play all their qualifiers without conceding a single goal.

Group Situation

Spain sit three points ahead of second-placed Turkey with one match to go.
They would already be qualified if Turkey had dropped points, but Turkey’s 2–0 win over Bulgaria kept the group alive — at least on paper.Turkey now need something almost impossible:
Win by seven goals in Spain to overtake them on goal difference.