Georgia vs Spain – 2026 World Cup Qualifier Prediction, Team News, Starting XI

Spain seeks to clinch automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they travel to the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi on Saturday, November 15, 2025, for a crucial Group E World Cup qualifier against Georgia. The Georgia vs Spain match is a big chance for Georgia to grab 3 points, while for the top- soccer ranked FIFA team, Spain, a win would secure their qualification.

The reigning European champions have been unstoppable in qualifying, winning all four games, netting 15 goals without conceding once, and riding an incredible 29-match unbeaten run that equals Spain’s all-time competitive record.

Georgia, desperate to keep playoff hopes alive, will require nothing short of a miracle as they battle a Spanish juggernaut ranked first globally and undefeated in regulation or extra time across their last 24 competitive matches.

This fixture represents Spain’s opportunity to mathematically secure their berth at North America’s tournament while Georgia desperately seeks to avoid mathematical elimination.

Georgia vs Spain – Date, Time, Predictions, and More

Lamine Yamal La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team
  • Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying – UEFA Group E (Matchweek 5)
    • Match Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
  • Kickoff Time:
    • USA: 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
    • Europe: 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM CET
    • Local (Tbilisi, Georgia): 5:30 PM EET
  • Venue: Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia (Capacity: 54,121)
  • Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):
    • Georgia: W–D–L–L–L (1 Win, 1 Draw, 3 Losses)
    • Spain: W–W–W–W–W (5 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses)

Team Form & Recent Performance – Georgia vs Spain

Spain sit firmly at the top of Group E with 12 points from 4 matches (4 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses). They have been the most dominant team in the group, scoring freely and not conceding a single goal in the qualifiers so far.

Under manager Luis de la Fuente, La Roja have combined attacking variety with superb organisation and tactical balance. Across their first four qualifiers, Spain have produced outstanding numbers: 15 goals scored and 0 conceded, including two consecutive clean-sheet wins in September and October.

Their most recent result was a 4–0 victory over Bulgaria, where Mikel Merino scored twice and Ferran Torres impressed in the attacking build-up. Earlier in October, Spain also defeated Georgia 2–0 at home, controlling the match with composure and superior possession.

Spain’s modern playing identity reflects fluid positional rotations, high-intensity pressing, and extended phases of ball circulation. Their possession dominance has been a highlight throughout the campaign, regularly surpassing opponents by wide margins.

Importantly, Spain are competing without several key players — including Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Nico Williams — yet their squad depth has been strong enough that the overall performance level has remained consistently elite.

Last 5 Matches & Results Summary

TeamLast 5 MatchesWin–Draw–Loss Record
Georgiavs Spain (L)
vs Turkey (L)
vs Bulgaria (W)
vs Turkey (L)
vs Czech Republic (L)
1W–0D–4L
Spainvs Bulgaria (W)
vs Georgia (W)
vs Turkey (W)
vs Azerbaijan (W)
vs North Macedonia (D)
4W–0D–0L

Head-to-Head Record – Georgia vs Spain

Spain’s historical dominance over Georgia in international football is nearly absolute, with an overwhelming 9-0-1 record (9 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) across 10 competitive and friendly encounters. 

Overall All-Time Record (Since 2006)

MetricSpainGeorgiaDraws
Total Matches10
Wins901
Win %90%0%10%
Total Goals For245

Recent Meetings

DateCompetitionMatchResultScore
11 Oct 2025WC QualificationSpain vs GeorgiaSpainWon2–0
8 Sep 2023Euro QualificationSpain vs GeorgiaSpainWon7–0
12 Jun 2023International FriendlySpain vs GeorgiaSpainWon2–0
10 Sep 2021WC QualificationGeorgia vs SpainDraw1–1
5 Sep 2018International FriendlyGeorgia vs SpainSpainWon0–1

Georgia vs Spain Predicted Lineups

khvicha kvaratskhelia Ligue 1 club PSG and the Georgia national team

Based on current squad availability, recent tactical preferences, and World Cup qualifying selections, here are the expected starting elevens:

Georgia Starting XI (4-1-4-1):

  • GK: Mamardashvili;
  • DEF: Kashia, Lochoshvili, Goglichidze;
  • MID: Tsitaishvili, Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Mekvabishvili, Gocholeishvili;
  • FW: Kvaratskhelia, Zivzivadze.

Spain Starting XI (4-3-3):

  • GK: Unai Simón;
  • DEF: Porro, Huijsen, Cubarsi, Cucurella;
  • MID: Merino, Ruiz, Zubimendi;
  • FWD: Torres, Oyarzabal, Yamal.

Match Prediction

Spain possesses superior squad depth, form, and defensive solidity, which should see them control the game.

Georgia will try to press and exploit home conditions, but may struggle to create enough against Spain’s organisation.

  • Prediction: Georgia 0-3 Spain

Players to Watch – Georgia vs Spain

RegionBroadcasterKickoff Time
United StatesFubo / Fox Sports / Disney+12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
United KingdomPrime Video UK5:30 PM GMT
Europe (Spain)TVE / Streaming partners6:30 PM CET
SpainRTVE / Streaming services6:30 PM CET
GeorgiaLocal broadcasters (GTV)5:30 PM EET

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