The FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities. The final will be held at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Current World Cup squad
David de Gea, Pepe Reina, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jordi Alba, Nacho Monreal, Alvaro Odriozola, Nacho Fernandez, Dani Carvajal, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Cesar Azpilicueta, Sergio Busquets, Isco, Thiago Alcantara, David Silva, Andres Iniesta, Saul Niguez, Koke, Marco Asensio, Iago Aspas, Diego Costa, Rodrigo Moreno, Lucas Vazquez.
2018 FIFA World Cup
In Group B, the 2010 World Cup champions, won only one match and drew the other two. Though Spain and Portugal were on same points, Spain topped the group with better goal difference.
Coach for 2018:
Fernando Hierro
Fixtures:
June 15: vs Portugal
June 20: vs Iran
June 25: vs Morocco
Past records
No. of times team has played in WC (number): 14
No. of matches played (number): 59
No. of matches won: 29
No. of matches lost: 18
No. of times lost in finals (Number):
No. of times world cup won (number): 1
No. of goals scored in WC: 92
Top 3 players to watch: Andrea Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets
Road to WC (text): South Africa 2010 winners Spain earned their place at Russia 2018 by topping Group G, with a game to spare ahead of Italy.
Player who has played most world cups (appearances): Iker Casillas: 11
Player who has scored most no. of goals (Player:No. of goals): David Villa: 9