La Roja travel to North America as the reigning European champions after triumphing in Germany two years ago. They are now unbeaten in 33 matches, spanning qualifiers for two tournaments, Euro 2024 and friendlies. They last lost a game all the way back in March 2023.

Head coach Luis de la Fuente seamlessly stepped up from managing the Under-21s and has forged a close-knit unit. While they may not possess as many star names as the golden generation of 2008 to 2012, they look like the team to beat.

Which Chelsea players do Spain have?

Marc Cucurella has been a mainstay at left-back for Spain since playing a vital part in their Euros triumph two years ago, when he assisted the winning goal in the final.

Cucurella opened his Spain account in this World Cup qualifying cycle, scoring a tremendous goal away to Bulgaria. He now has 23 caps and will expect to add to those this summer.

Who else is in Spain’s squad?

As always, there is strong Premier League representation and lots of exciting young talent, spearheaded by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who turns 19 five days before the final. For the first time, there is not a single Real Madrid player in the squad.

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).

Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen).

Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris St-Germain), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid).

Forwards: Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo).

What teams are in Spain’s group?

Spain have been drawn in Group H alongside tournament debutants Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

Their fixture against Uruguay in the Mexican city of Guadalajara promises to be an exciting occasion. Both their previous World Cup games against Uruguay – in 1966 and 1990 – have ended in draws.

When are Spain’s fixtures?

Spain vs Cape Verde, Atlanta, Monday 15 June, 5pm

Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Atlanta, Sunday 21 June, 5pm

Spain vs Uruguary, Guadalajara, Saturday 27 June, 1am

How did Spain qualify?

In style. They began their qualifying campaign with 3-0 and 6-0 away wins against Bulgaria and Turkey, respectively. Georgia were also beaten at home and away.

Spain did drop points and concede their first goals of qualifying in their final fixture, a 2-2 draw at home to Turkey, but their vastly superior goal difference meant they were already assured of a place at the World Cup.

What is Spain’s World Cup history?

They lifted the World Cup for the first and to date only time in 2010, winning all four of their knockout games 1-0, including a bruising final against the Netherlands.

Prior to that success, their best finish was coming fourth in 1950, and they have struggled since triumphing in South Africa 16 years ago. They didn’t make it out of the group in 2014, and have been knocked out in the last 16 in each of the last two tournaments, Russia and Morocco their conquerors.