Georgia vs Spain: Surprising Lineups Revealed Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier—Who Will Seize the Spotlight?
Spain’s journey to the 2026 World Cup hinges on a tense Saturday showdown — if La Roja can better Turkey’s result against Bulgaria, their ticket to the tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico will be punched early. But here’s the kicker: should Turkey outpace them on points, Spain must steer clear of defeat when they welcome The Crescent-Stars on Tuesday to guarantee automatic qualification. Georgia, sitting firmly in third after a rocky start—only one win against three losses, including a recent 2-0 loss to Spain—awaits. For the nitty-gritty on line-ups and full team details ahead of this critical clash, 101GreatGoals.com has you covered. LEARN MORE
Spain will qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday if La Roja earn a better result in Georgia than Turkey achieve at home to Bulgaria.
Should Turkiye take more points than Luis de la Fuente’s team, the 2010 world champions will need to avoid defeat at home to The Crescent-Stars on Tuesday if they are to qualify automatically for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Georgia will finish third in the group, having won one and lost three of their first four qualifying matches, including a 2-0 defeat in Spain on October 11.
101GreatGoals.com has the full teams and starting line-ups from the international between Georgia and Spain in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
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Georgia lineup vs Spain
Georgia are missing Kracovia defender Otar Kakabadze and Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze, who has 21 goals in 41 caps.
Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has 20 goals and 10 assists in 45 international appearances.
Sporting midfielder Giorgi Kochorashvili is suspended but head coach Willy Sagnol has praised newcomer Iuri Tabatadze, a winger for Cadiz.
“We were thinking of calling him up in October, but better late than never,” said Sagnol. “I am happy to have him in the team and I think that the fans, who do not know about his game yet, will get to know him better in the upcoming matches.
“Spain are the best team in the world and we have the ambition to be a better team. We lost 2-0 away and the [score] could have been bigger, but the lack of emotion and ambition broke my heart the most.
“I have asked the players to play with less fear and more ambition so that we can play a very good team game.
“Maybe we are not in the best period now, but I want to tell the fans that we will not achieve special success without their support.
“The fans should also see a more ambitious, energetic and emotional team on the field.”
Georgia starting XI: Mamardashvili; Gocholeishvili, Lochoshvili, Goglichidze, Mamuchashvili; Tabatadze, Mekvabishvili, Kiteishvili; Davitashvili, Zivzivadze, Kvaratskheila.
Georgia substitutes: Abuashvili, Gugueshashvili, Guliashvili, Kashia, Kereselidze, Kvernadze, Kvilitaia, Lominadze, Narimanidze, Nonikashvili, Tsitaishvili.
Spain lineup vs Georgia
Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Barcelona counterpart Pedri are among Spain’s absentees, who include Barca forward Lamine Yamal and Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
“We have regained the sense of unity and identity around the national team,” suggested De la Fuente.
“It is the result of everyone’s efforts, and results usually accompany that. We all play a role in strengthening the importance of the national team in our country.
“I hope something similar happens with this team as with the ones from 2008, 2010, and 2012.
“Those teams became eternal, and I would love for this group to remain in everyone’s memory in the same way. That is the greatest reward a footballer can receive.”
Spain starting XI: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Ruiz, Merino; Baena, Torres, Oyarzabal.
Spain substitutes: Barrios, Fornals, Garcia, Grimaldo, Iglesias, Llorente, Lopez, Olmo, Pino, Raya, Remiro, Vivian.
How to watch Georgia vs Spain: TV channel, live online streams
Kick-off on Saturday is at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET / 09:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Amazon Prime PPV, which charges £2.49 for the game.
2026 World Cup playoffs dates
The top team from each of the 12 European Qualifier groups proceeds automatically to the finals, which will be expanded to 48 teams.
The 12 runners-up in each group will join four Nations League teams in the two-legged play-off ties, which will be drawn from pots based on teams’ records during the campaign and take place on March 26 and 31 2026.
When is the draw for the 2026 World Cup finals?
The draw for the World Cup finals will take place on December 5 2025 at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, with the ceremony starting at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT).
The tournament runs from June 11 until July 19 2026.
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