“We are very happy. It’s a day to be happy, but we still need three points to be in that much-desired World Cup as group winners,” stated Sonia Bermúdez after the 4-0 victory against England in the final match. A triumph that allowed La Roja to win the head-to-head goal average against the English side, and to depend on themselves to qualify directly for the next World Cup in Brazil 2027. Spain would qualify in case of a win or by matching Sarina Weigman's team's result. The Spanish national team sits in 1st position in group 3 with 12 points from four victories, against Iceland (3-0), Ukraine (1-3), Ukraine (5-0), and England (4-0), and only one defeat, also against England (1-0). The squad list for this final international break of the season featured the debut of Andrea Medina and a strong representation of players currently playing in Liga F.

Should they achieve qualification, La Roja would play in their fourth World Cup in history, after participating in Canada 2015, where they were eliminated in the group stage, France 2019, where they lost in the Round of 16, and Australia and New Zealand 2023, where they ultimately lifted the title. “We have three vital points against Iceland that will give us definitive passage,” affirmed the Spanish head coach. After completing their last training session in Palma de Mallorca on Sunday, the national team arrived in Reykjavik last night to play the closing match of the group stage. Their opponents will be Iceland, who arrive at the fixture in 3rd position with 6 points after securing two victories, against Ukraine (1-0) and again against Ukraine (0-1), and three defeats, against Spain (3-0), England (2-0), and, once more, England (0-1). Precisely, goals from Claudia Pina, with a brace, and Edna Imade decided the first leg clash.

June 7, 2026

Both teams have faced each other on six occasions throughout history, with two wins for Spain, three draws, and one victory for Iceland. The Spanish national team first visited Nordic soil on June 14, 1998, a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. La Roja would visit the Icelandic team again on May 30, 2002, in a game the hosts won 3-0, while on March 6, 2017, the match also ended in a 0-0 draw. Three matches on Icelandic soil that ended without a victory for Spain, who will be seeking their first win against Iceland away from home at the Laugardalsvöllur stadium. A challenge worthy of the team managed by Sonia Bermúdez. Because the number 17 and the number 1 in the FIFA rankings will face each other in a match where a ticket to the next World Cup will be at stake.

Kick-off time and how to watch the match

The Spanish national team's match against Iceland, the sixth fixture corresponding to the qualification phase for the Brazil 2027 World Cup, will be played this Tuesday, June 9th, at 21:00 CET at the Laugardalsvöllur stadium (Reykjavik). The duel will be broadcast live on La 2 and RTVE Play.

Spain's Squad List

Goalkeepers: Cata Coll (FC Barcelona), Misa Rodríguez, and Adriana Nanclares (Athletic Club).

Defenders: Ona Batlle, Olga Carmona (PSG), Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona), Mapi León, María Méndez (Real Madrid CF), Jana Fernández (London City), Andrea Medina, and Laia Codina.

Midfielders: Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona), Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona), Fiamma Benítez (Atlético de Madrid), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Vicky López (FC Barcelona), and Clara Serrajordi (FC Barcelona).

Forwards: Salma Paralluelo (FC Barcelona), Eva Navarro (Real Madrid CF), Lucía Corrales (London City), Esther González (Gotham FC), Edna Imade (Bayern Munich), Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid CF), and Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona).