Spain

Spain, La Roja, revolutionized modern football with their hypnotic 'tiki-taka' passing style during a historic era of dominance. World and double European champions, the Spanish blend technical perfection with positional mastery and remain one of the game's most influential and admired sides.

Spain's crowning glory came in 2010, when they won their first World Cup in South Africa, with Andrés Iniesta's extra-time goal beating the Netherlands in the final — the centerpiece of an unprecedented run of three straight major titles alongside Euro 2008 and 2012. Before that, their best had been fourth place in 1950. The tiki-taka generation defined an era, and a vibrant new wave of young talent has La Roja once again among the favorites heading into 2026.