Spain Defeat Bulgaria 3–0 in European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup
Spain claimed an emphatic 3–0 victory over Bulgaria in the fifth round of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match was played at the Vasil Levski National Stadium, where La Roja dominated proceedings from start to finish.
Match Summary
Spain opened the scoring early when Mikel Oyarzabal struck in the fifth minute to give his side the lead.
In the 30th minute, Marc Cucurella doubled the advantage with a precise finish.
Just eight minutes later, Mikel Merino added a third, effectively sealing the contest before half-time.
Spain’s Starting XI vs Bulgaria
Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
Defense: Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella
Midfield: Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino
Attack: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
Group E Standings
With this victory, Spain moved to the top of Group E in the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, climbing to 3 points. Bulgaria, meanwhile, remain in fourth place with zero points after another disappointing result.
