World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Spain-Georgia, the likely lineups

Spain-Georgia is a match valid for Group E of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup: teams on the pitch at 8:45 pm. The reigning European champions won their first two matches against Turkey and Bulgaria and are leading the group; Georgia is second at 3 along with Turkey.

Spain are big favorites even without their two star players Lamine Yamal and Rodri, both out with injuries. The attacking trident will consist of Torres, Oyarzabal, Pino. In the midfield Pedri along with Zubimendi and Merino.

Georgia coach Sagnol will rely on the trident Zivzivadze, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia. The full-backs are Kakabadze and Azarovi.

Spain-Georgia: the likely lineups
Spain (4-3-3): Simon; Porro, Huijsen, Le Normand, Cucurella; Pedri, Zubimendi, Merino; Torres, Oyarzabal, Pino. All: De la Fuente.
Georgia (4-3-3): Mamardashvili; Kakabadze, Goglichidze, Lochoshvili, Azarovi; Gagnidze, Kochorashvili, Davitashvili; Zivzivadze, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia. All: Sagnol