Spain has every reason to believe it can lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy.

Beyond its individual talent, Luis de la Fuente's squad has built a disciplined, highly competitive team with a clear football identity. Their current form, remarkable statistics, and even a few historical parallels have fueled expectations of recreating the glory of South Africa 2010.

Here are five reasons why La Roja has what it takes to become world champions once again.

1. An Unbeaten Machine

The strongest argument in Spain's favor is its incredible 37-match unbeaten streak, a run that highlights the team's consistency, mental resilience, and ability to compete against any opponent.

Maintaining that level of excellence over such a long stretch is the hallmark of an elite national team.

Spain is now just one match away from setting a new all-time benchmark, surpassing the 37-game unbeaten run recorded by Italy's UEFA Euro 2020-winning side. Along the way, La Roja has already eclipsed the 35-match streak achieved by Spain's legendary golden generation and the 36-game unbeaten run posted by Lionel Messi's Argentina, which went on to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2. Striking Similarities to Spain's 2010 World Cup Triumph

Football has always embraced its coincidences, and several intriguing parallels connect the 2026 World Cup with South Africa 2010, when Spain won its first world title.

The opening match featured Mexico and South Africa, while Shakira performed the tournament's official anthem.

Spain entered that World Cup as the reigning European champion, eventually finished as champion, and featured eight Barcelona players in its squad. La Roja was also drawn into Group H, where it faced a South American team coached by Marcelo Bielsa in its third group-stage match.

Off the pitch, José Mourinho had just taken charge of Real Madrid, Barcelona were reigning LaLiga and Spanish Super Cup champions, and Atlético Madrid had finished as runners-up in the Copa del Rey.

Could these remarkable coincidences once again point Spain toward World Cup glory?

3. A Golden New Generation

Every World Cup champion benefits from a new generation of young stars capable of changing games on the biggest stage.

Spain has exactly that in Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, two exceptional talents already thriving at the highest level despite their age. Their confidence, creativity, and maturity could become decisive factors throughout the tournament.

History also offers an interesting trend: in recent World Cups, the finalist featuring the tournament's standout young talent has often ended up lifting the trophy.

4. They Have Proven They Can Beat the Best

Spain has consistently defeated some of international football's biggest powers, including Portugal, Belgium, and tournament favorite France.

Victories of that caliber reinforce confidence within the squad while proving La Roja can compete with any contender for the title.

Even more impressively, Spain has won its recent knockout-stage matches within 90 minutes, avoiding the need for extra time or penalty shootouts.

Their performances have not only secured victories but also neutralized elite opponents, forcing them into some of their weakest displays against Spain.

5. Teamwork Over Individual Brilliance

Spain's greatest strength is its collective identity.

Rather than relying on one superstar to decide matches, La Roja operates within a cohesive system where every player contributes to possession, pressing, defensive recovery, and chance creation.

That tactical balance, discipline, and commitment to the team have long been defining traits of World Cup-winning sides—and they could once again be the formula that carries Spain to football's biggest prize in 2026.