Which Spain forward scored twice in the 3-3 draw with Portugal at the 2018 World Cup?
His brace nearly won the match outright before Ronaldo's late free kick.
He also scored the only goal in Spain's win over Iran
How was the 2018 Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia decided?
Neither side could be separated after normal and extra time.
The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes
Spain's head coach was sensationally dismissed just two days before the 2018 World Cup began. Why?
A shock decision by the Spanish federation on the eve of the tournament.
His name was Julen Lopetegui
Who took over as Spain's caretaker coach for the 2018 World Cup after their manager was fired?
A former Spain international stepped in at very short notice.
He had previously served as Spain's sporting director
Which host nation eliminated Spain from the 2018 World Cup in the Round of 16?
A shock exit for one of the tournament favorites.
The hosts caused a major upset with this win
Who scored Spain's dramatic stoppage-time equalizer against Morocco in the 2018 group stage?
A last-gasp goal that kept Spain's group stage hopes alive.
The goal was awarded after a VAR review
What was the shock result of Spain's 2026 World Cup opener against Cape Verde?
One of the biggest upsets of the group stage, held at Atlanta Stadium.
Spain generated over 2 expected goals but could not score
In which country was the 2018 FIFA World Cup actually held?
Note: the 2018 tournament was hosted by Russia, not Qatar — Qatar hosted the 2022 edition.
Spain's campaign at this tournament ended earlier than expected
By what penalty shootout score did Russia eliminate Spain at the 2018 World Cup?
One of the biggest shocks of the tournament's knockout rounds.
Spain had dominated possession for most of the match
Spain drew a dramatic 3-3 with which nation in the 2018 World Cup group stage?
A match remembered for a hat-trick from the opposition's biggest star.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored all three goals for the opposition
Which Spain defender scored a stunning long-range equalizer in the dramatic 3-3 draw with Portugal?
An unlikely source for one of the tournament's best goals.
He is usually known as a central defender rather than a goalscorer
How many goals had Spain conceded across the 2026 World Cup through the Round of 16?
A remarkably stingy defensive record.
Their clean sheet run ended in the very next match
Which nation did Spain defeat in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup?
A comfortable win to reach the knockout rounds proper.
This match was played at Los Angeles Stadium
What was the final score of Spain's 2026 quarterfinal win over Belgium?
A tense contest settled by a late goal.
Spain conceded their first goal of the tournament in this match
Which Spain teenager was introduced as a second-half substitute against Cape Verde in the 2026 group stage?
He came on in place of Gavi with under twenty minutes remaining.
He was recovering from injury and not risked as a starter
Which Cape Verde goalkeeper starred with a string of saves against Spain in the 2026 group stage?
He turned 40 just two weeks before the tournament began.
He was named player of the match in the goalless draw
What unprecedented record did Mikel Merino set with his goal against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup?
No player had ever achieved this specific feat in World Cup history before.
He had done the same thing against Portugal in the previous round
How was the 2018 Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia decided?
Neither side could be separated after normal and extra time.
The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes
What was the shock result of Spain's 2026 World Cup opener against Cape Verde?
One of the biggest upsets of the group stage, held at Atlanta Stadium.
Spain generated over 2 expected goals but could not score
