World Cup 2026

Spain

Across the sample, Spain usually controlled territory and possession, and often posted the better shot/xG profile.

8 reviewed matches through Jul 19, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every match the team played.

What we keep seeing

Strengths

Set-piece pressure

Thin

Spain generated repeatable set-piece threat from corners in Argentina, but those dead-ball chances did not score.

Weaknesses

Finishing lagged volume

Thin

Against Cabo Verde, frequent chances still ended in blocks, saves, or the post rather than goals.

Opponent plan

Thin

Deny

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Attack

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Avoid

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Player spine

Reviewed games

Mechanisms we've seen