Spain's men's national soccer team is finally back in the FIFA World Cup for the 12th consecutive tournament. Spain officially kicks off its run with a match'against Costa Rica on Wednesday, the first of three for La Roja'versus Group E opponents.
Here's everything you need about Spain's history in the World Cup before play begins.
Spain World Cup Appearances
This year marks the 16th all-time appearance for the Spanish men's national soccer team. Spain previously qualified for this tournament in 1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.
La Roja's appearance in 2018 was its most recent prior to this year, however, the Spanish failed to make it beyond the Round of 16 for the third time in their last four appearances.
The 2026 World Cup will be Spain's 17th appearance if the country qualifies.
Spain World Cup Wins
The Spanish men's national soccer team has been a consistent presence at the World Cup since the tournament's inception. Spain is tied with England for the seventh-most tournament wins with one, having taken home the gold in 2010.
Spain World Cup Record and Results
The Spanish men's national soccer team is 30-15-18 (W-L-D) across 63 all-time World Cup matches. Check out the full list of La Roja 9;s WC results by year below:
- 1934: Quartefinals
- 1950:'Fourth Place
- 1962:'Group Stage
- 1966:'Group Stage
- 1978:'Group Stage
- 1982:'Round 2
- 1986:'Quarterfinals
- 1990: Round of 16
- 1994: Quarterfinals
- 1998: Group Stage
- 2002: Quarterfinals
- 2006: Round of 16
- 2010: Champions
- 2014: Group Stage
- 2018:'Round of 16
- 2022: TBD
Spain World Cup Schedule 2022
Check out Spain's full schedule for the group stage at the 2022 World Cup below:
- Wednesday, Nov. 23: Spain vs Costa Rica (11 a.m. ET)
- Sunday, Nov. 27: Spain vs Germany (2 p.m. ET)
- Thursday, Dec. 1: Japan vs Spain (2 p.m. ET)