Spain secured automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup after drawing 2–2 with Turkey, finishing Group E unbeaten.
According to a report from France 24, Spain booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2–2 draw with Turkey in Seville. The result was enough for La Roja to finish top of Group E without suffering a single defeat.
The report describes how Spain came out strongly, taking the lead in the fourth minute through a goal from Dani Olmo.
Turkey, despite needing an almost impossible seven-goal win to overtake Spain, responded before half-time when Deniz Gül drew them level.
In the second half, Salih Özcan gave the visitors the lead with a thunderous long-range strike in the 54th minute. But Spain would not be denied: Mikel Oyarzabal restored parity just eight minutes later, capitalising on a defensive error.
The draw confirmed Spain’s direct qualification for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The report notes that Turkey, meanwhile, will head into the playoff round with a chance to still reach the finals.
Spain’s unbeaten campaign in Group E underlines their status as one of Europe’s strongest sides, combining defensive solidity with the poise to close out qualification even under pressure.