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

Spain flies to Georgia in the penultimate day of Group E qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Kickoff at 6 p.m. at ‘Boris Paichadze National Stadium’ in Tbilisi. The hosts called for a feat to keep alive a slim hope of qualification, while the Red Furies are looking for three points that would secure a pass to the World Cup.

Sagnol opts for the offensive trident formed by Davitashvili, Zivzivadze and Kvaratskhelia. In the midfield, Mekvabishvili in the box, while the defense will be headed by Kashia and Goglichidze (Udinese). Between the posts Mamardashvili.

De La Fuente will rely on Oyarzabal in attack, with Pino and Baena acting on his flanks. Midfield keys entrusted to Zubimendi, with Merino and Fabian Ruiz midwings’wings. In defense Pedro Porro and Cucurella will act as full-backs, with Unai Simon in goal.

Probable lineups

Georgia (4-3-3): Mamardashvili; Gocholeishvili, Kashia, Goglichidze, Lochoshvili; Kiteishvili, Mekvabishvili, Azarov; Davitashvili, Zivzivadze, Kvaratskhelia. Ct: Sagnol.

Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Huijsen, Laporte, Cucurella; Merino, Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz; Pino, Oyarzabal, Baena. Ct: De La Fuente.