Last update 15 April, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
Let's review, as a tribute, all the calls of Spain throughout its history in the World Cup. A single champion, many good, others not so much. From Italy 1934 Until the last World Cup, This is the World Cup legacy of ‘La Roja’.
All calls for Spain in World Cup history
Italy World Cup 1934
It was the first World Cup call. Con Ricardo Zamora As a great star, Y jacinto quincoces o Isidro lángara como baluartes, The selection reached the quarterfinals and was sadly separated by Italy after a very controversial arbitration performance.
Goalkeepers:
Juan José Nogués, Ricardo Zamora
Defenses:
Ramon Zabalo, Ciriaco Ersti, Jacinto Quincecces, Martin Marculeta
Midfielders:
Leonardo Cilaurren, Jose Muguerza, Martin Ventolrà, Simon Lecue, Crisanto Bosch Spin, Pedro Solé, Luis Regueiro, Federico Saiz, Hilary
Forwards:
Guillermo Gorostiza, José Iragorri, Ramon de la Fuente Leal, The thing, Isidro Langara, Guillermo Campanal, Luis Marin Sabater
Brazil World Cup 1950
To South Africa 2010, This was the best performance in Spain in a World Cup. Semifinal bright with branches were reached with branches, Eizaguirre, Puchadas, Gain Gaínza as great protagonists.
Goalkeepers:
Antoni Ramallets, Ignacio Eizaguirre, Juan Acuna
Defenses:
Alfonso Silva, Francisco Antunez, Gabriel Alonso, Joseph Gonzalvo, José Parra, Rafael Lesmes, Vicente Asensi
Midfielders:
Antonio Puchades, Mariano Gonzalvo, Fernando González Valenciaga
Forwards:
Cesar Rodriguez, Stanislao Basora, Jose Juncosa, Jose Luis Panizo, Luis Molowny, Pirou Gainza, Rosendo Hernandez, Silvestre Name, Telmo Zarra
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World Chile 1962
Alfredo Di Stefano He was summoned, But he couldn't play for injury. With stars like Luis Suárez, Santamaría, Rifleman, Eulogio Martínez or Gento, He did not go from the group stage despite the direction of Helenio Herrera.
Goalkeepers:
José Araquistáin, Salvador Sadurní, Carmelo Cedrun
Defenses:
Luis Maria Echeberría, Sigfrid Gracia, Feliciano Riva, Pachin, Severino Reija, Jose Santamaria, John Segarra, Francisco Rodríguez
Midfielders:
Luis del Sol, Jesús Garay, Luis Suarez, Martin Verges, Adelard Rodriguez, Paco Gento
Forwards:
Joaquin Peiro, Ferenc Puskás, Eulogio Martínez, Enrique Necklace, Alfredo Di Stefano
England World Cup 1966
A team with Iribar, Suarez, Gent, Lapetra or amancio Amaro who could not overcome the first phase. A difficult raffle and a disappointing action.
Goalkeepers:
José Ángel Iribar, Antonio Betancort, Miguel Reina
Defenses:
Manuel Sanchís, Silvestre Eladio, Feliciano Riva, Severino Reija, Fernando Olivella
Midfielders:
Adelard Rodriguez, Luis del Sol, Ignacio Zoco, Jesus Glaria, Luis Suarez, Paco Gento, Gallego, Pirri
Forwards:
Jose Ufarte, Amancio Amaro, Marcelino, Josep Maria Fusté, Joaquin Peiro, Carlos Lapetra
World Argentina 1978
Kubala directed a team with Arconada, Rexach, Rubén Cano or Santillana. Cardeñosa's mistake against Brazil was the symbol of another failed World Cup.
Goalkeepers:
Luis Arconada, Michelangelo, Javier Urruticoechea
Defenses:
Antonio de la Cruz, Javier Álvarez Uría, Migueli, Antonio Biosca, Antonio Olmo, Marcelino Perez, Pirri
Midfielders:
Juan Manuel Asensi, julio cardeñosa, Antonio Guzmán, Eugenio Leal, San Jose Isidoro
Forwards:
Santillana, Rafael Marañón, Carlos Rexach, Ruben Cano, Dani, Juanita, Quini
World Spain 1982
A World Cup that ended in great disappointment. Players like Camacho, Gordillo, Santillana or Juanito could not take the expected step.
Goalkeepers:
Luis Arconada, Michelangelo, Javier Urruticoechea
Defenses:
Camacho, Gordillo, Tendillo, Alexanko, Urquiaga, Manolo Jimenez, Maceda
Midfielders:
Jolly Alonso, Zamora, Remains, Tente Sanchez, Gallego, Joaquin Alonso
Forwards:
Juanita, Satrústegui, Ufarte, Idia, Santillana, Quini
World Mexico 1986
One of the great lost opportunities. Spain fell on penalties against Belgium in Cuartos. The generation of butragueño, Michel or Zubizarreta deserved more.
Goalkeepers:
Zubizarreta, Far away, Ablanedo
Defenses:
Thomas, Camacho, Maceda, Goikoetxea, Julio Alberto, Chend
Midfielders:
Victor Muñoz, Gordillo, John Lord, Gallego, López Alfaro, I Calderé, Míchel, Quique Setien
Forwards:
Butragueño, Wolf Carrasco, Poli Rincon, Julio Salinas, Eloy
Italy World Cup 1990
Luis Suarez directed a powerful generation. The fifth of the vulture and key players did not achieve the expected performance.
Goalkeepers:
Zubizarreta, Ablanedo, Voluntary
Defenses:
Villarroya, Manolo Jimenez, Chend, Quique Flores, Iron, Górriz, ALKORTA, Andrinua, Sanchis
Midfielders:
Roberto, jeans, Míchel, Rafa Paz, Martin Vazquez, Fernando Gomez
Forwards:
Manolo, Pardeza, Julio Salinas, Butragueño
World US 1994
Clemente opted for a physical team with a road as revelation. Spain fell in rooms against Italy in a duel marked by the aggression of Tassotti to Luis Enrique.
Goalkeepers:
Zubizarreta, Canizares, Lopetegui
Defenses:
Ferrer, Otero, Sergi, Abelard, Nadal, Iron, Were, ALKORTA, Camarasa
Midfielders:
Guardiola, Wayfarer, jeans, Minamble, Luis Enrique, Julian Guerrero
Forwards:
Juanele, Goikoetxea, Julio Salinas, look at
France World Cup 1998
With a great generation, Spain was eliminated in the group stage. Nigeria's Olympic goal to Zubizarreta was one of the most remembered moments.
Goalkeepers:
Zubizarreta, Canizares, Molina
Defenses:
Ferrer, Aguilera, Sergi, Aranzabal, Abelard, ALKORTA, Ivan Campo
Midfielders:
Nadal, Iron, Celades, William Love, Luis Enrique, Julian Guerrero
Forwards:
Raúl, Kiko, Morientes, Lace, Joseba Etxeberria, Alfonso
Korea and Japan World 2002
España firmó una gran fase de grupos y cayó injustamente en cuartos ante Corea del Sur por penaltis. La mejor generación desde 1950 until then.
Goalkeepers:
Iker Casillas, Pedro Contreras, Ricardo
Defenses:
Puyol, Curro Torres, Juanfran Garcia, Enrique Romero, Helguera, Nadal, Iron
Midfielders:
Albelda, Sergio Gonzalez, Xavi, Deck of cards, Luis Enrique, Joaquin, Mendieta, From Peter, Valeron
Forwards:
Diego Tristan, Fernando Morientes, Raúl, Luke
Germany World Cup 2006
With Luis Aragonés under command, España ilusionó en la fase de grupos, But he fell to France in the round of 16. It was the beginning of a golden generation.
Goalkeepers:
Iker Casillas, Santiago Canizares, Pepe Reina
Defenses:
Sergio Ramos, Pablo Ibanez, Carlos Marchena, Carles Puyol, Mariano Pernia, Antonio Lopez, Juanita, Michael Salgado
Midfielders:
Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, David Albelda, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Marcos Senna, Luis Garcia
Forwards:
Fernando Torres, David Villa, Raul Gonzalez, Jose Antonio Reyes, Joaquin Sanchez
South Africa World Cup 2010
El mayor logro de la historia del fútbol español. Spain was world champion with a legend team led by Vicente del Bosque. Casillas, Xavi, Iniesta, Villa or Puyol were part of the team that changed the story.
Goalkeepers:
Iker Casillas, Victor Valdes, Pepe Reina
Defenses:
Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué, Carlos Marchena, Carles Puyol, John Capdevila, Alvaro Arbeloa, Raul Albiol
Midfielders:
Sergio Busquets, Javi martinez, Xabi Alonso, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, David Silva
Forwards:
David Villa, Fernando Torres, Pedro Rodriguez, Jesus Navas, Juan Mata, Fernando llorente
Brazil World Cup 2014
The world champion arrived as a favorite but was eliminated in the group stage. The defeat against Holland for 1-5 marked the end of a golden era.
Goalkeepers:
Iker Casillas, David de Gea, Pepe Reina
Defenses:
Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué, Jordi Alba, César Azpilicueta, Javi martinez, Juanfran Torres, Raul Albiol
Midfielders:
Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Boil, Santi Cazorla, Juan Mata, David Silva
Forwards:
Diego Costa, Fernando Torres, Pedro Rodriguez
Russia World Cup 2018
Julen Lopetegui was dismissed two days after debut and Fernando Hierro took command. Spain fell on penalties against Russia in eighths after an irregular group phase.
Goalkeepers:
David de Gea, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Pepe Reina
Defenses:
Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué, Jordi Alba, Dani Carvajal, nacho fernandez, Álvaro Odriozola, César Azpilicueta, Nacho Monreal
Midfielders:
Sergio Busquets, Thiago Alcantara, Boil, Saul Ñíguez, Andres Iniesta, David Silva, Isco
Forwards:
Diego Costa, Iago Aspas, Rodrigo Moreno, Marco Asensio, Lucas Vazquez
Qatar World Cup 2022
Luis Enrique addressed a young Spain who thrashed Costa Rica (7-0) In the debut, But it fell eliminated in the round of 16. A tournament that left lights and shadows.
Goalkeepers:
Unai Simon, Robert Sanchez, David Raya
Defenses:
Dani Carvajal, César Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Torres, Hugo Guillamón, Jordi Alba, Alexander balde
Midfielders:
Sergio Busquets, Gavi, Pedro, Carlos Soler, Boil, Marcos Llorente
Forwards:
Alvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Pablo Sarabia, Ansu Fati