Spain, Türkiye Gear Up for Crucial World Cup Qualifying Matches

Madrid, Spain — The FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying matches are heating up as Spain prepares to face Georgia on Saturday. Spain, currently ranked number one in the FIFA rankings, seeks to maintain its perfect record in Group E. The team has already defeated Bulgaria 3-0 and Turkiye 6-0 in earlier matchdays.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence during a press conference ahead of the game. He stated, ‘Qualifying for the World Cup is our immediate goal, and after that, we’ll focus on the next challenge.’ However, the team will be without a key player due to an aggravated groin injury.

The upcoming matches are critical for Spain, as they will also play Bulgaria again next week and have two matches against Georgia later this month. De la Fuente emphasized the significance of each game, saying, ‘These games aren’t easy; Georgia is a tough opponent with many quality players.’

In Group E, Türkiye will also compete against Georgia on Tuesday. Türkiye aims to keep pace with Spain after a recent 6-1 victory over Bulgaria, with stars Kenan Yildiz and Arda Güler contributing to the win.

Currently sitting in second place, Türkiye is committed to securing another win against Georgia. Türkiye won the previous fixture against Georgia 3-2 in September and is hopeful for a repeat performance. As for Georgia, they are fighting to stay relevant in the qualifying race, trailing Türkiye by three points.

With the home crowd behind them, Türkiye is expected to put forth a strong effort. The pressure is on both teams as they look to enhance their World Cup qualifying resumes.

Predicted outcomes for the matches suggest a win for Türkiye, with odds also favoring Spain against Georgia. Time will tell as these teams strive for World Cup glory.