Spain moved to within touching distance of reaching the 2026 World Cup after overcoming Georgia with confidence and control in their latest Group E outing.

Luis de la Fuente’s players sit three points clear at the summit with one fixture left, leaving only an extraordinary collapse against Turkey capable of stopping them from sealing a direct ticket.

The visitors imposed themselves immediately and struck first after Mikel Oyarzabal converted a spot-kick awarded for a handball committed by Giorgi Gocholeishvili.

Their advantage soon grew when Martin Zubimendi lifted the ball over Giorgi Mamardashvili to finish a sweeping move.

Attacking fluency maintains Spain’s momentum

Spain continued to dictate the rhythm and expanded their lead before the interval, with Ferran Torres guiding in a composed effort after meeting Oyarzabal’s delivery. The forward then turned creator in the second half, bending a precise cross into the area for Oyarzabal to head in his second of the night.

De la Fuente’s squad has been relentless throughout the campaign, winning each of their five qualifiers with a combined total of nineteen goals. Their defensive line has been equally assured, completing the sequence so far without allowing any opposing side to score.

Qualification picture ahead of final matchday

Spain would already have secured passage had Turkey faltered in their meeting with Bulgaria, yet strikes from Hakan Calhanoglu and an own goal by Atanas Chernev kept the chase alive.

Even so, Turkey remains significantly behind on goal difference and faces a daunting task in Sevilla.

To overtake the group leaders, they must achieve a victory by seven goals, an outcome that appears highly improbable.

Spain, therefore, approaches Tuesday with confidence, knowing that only a shocking, heavy defeat could stop their progression to next summer’s event in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.