South Africa 2010 winners Spain earned their place at Russia 2018 by topping Group G, booking their ticket to Russia with a game to spare ahead of Italy.
FIFA Ranking: 8
Continent: Europe
Nickname(s): La Furia Roja (The Red Fury); La Furia (The Fury); La Roja (The Red);
FIFA World Cup : Team Profile – PORTUGAL
World Cup History:
Qualifying Campaigs: 18
First stage appearances: 14
Semi final appearances: 2
Finals: 1
Titles: 1
First World Cup: 1934
Last World Cup: 2014
Best outing: Champion: (2010)
Key Player: SERGIO RAMOS
Ramos is Spain’s second-most capped player and is closing in on Iker Casillas’ all-time record of 167. He also captains La Roja and was a key player in the teams that won two European Championships and one World Cup between 2008 and 2012.
MATCHES
June 15: PORTUGAL vs SPAIN
June 20: IR IRAN vs SPAIN
June 25: SPAIN vs MOROCCO
NEXT PROFILE (Tomorrow): MOROCCO
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