Where to watch Georgia x Spain: line-up confirmed for today’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers game
Spain faces Georgia this Saturday (15th) at 2pm (Brasília time), at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena stadium, in Tbilisi, in the ninth round of Group E of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Spanish team, current leader of the group with 100% success, released the official lineup minutes before the start of the match. Luis de la Fuente maintains the 4-3-3 formation and promotes changes in relation to the last commitment.
Georgia, third placed, is betting on Kvaratskhelia as the main offensive weapon in the direct confrontation for a place in the World Cup.
Spain line-up confirmed
Unai Simón takes over the goal in place of David Raya. In defense, Pau Cubarsí forms a partnership with Aymeric Laporte, while Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella occupy the flanks.
In midfield, Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Merino continue alongside Fabián Ruiz. The attack features Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal and Álex Baena, who replaces injured players such as Lamine Yamal and Pedri.
The team arrives motivated after seven consecutive victories in the qualifiers. Coach Luis dela Fuente highlighted the importance of maintaining the rhythm even when away from home.
Official Georgia Lineup
Giorgi Mamardashvili, Valencia goalkeeper, commands the Georgian goal. The defense has Solomon Kvirkvelia and Luka Lochoshvili as starters.
The midfield features Otar Kiteishvili and Anzor Mekvabishvili. In attack, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia plays on the left side alongside Budu Zivzivadze and Zuriko Davitashvili.
Coach Willy Sagnol is without Georges Mikautadze, injured, and Giorgi Kochorashvili, suspended due to accumulation of cards.
Where to watch Georgia vs Spain live
The match will be broadcast exclusively in Brazil on the ESPN channel and the Star+ streaming service.
- Start: 2pm (Brasília time)
- Venue: Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi
- Referee: Benoît Bastien (France)
- Competition: 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers – Group E
Recent history between selections
Spain won both direct clashes in the current qualifiers. The last game, in September 2025, ended 4-1 for the Spanish in Madrid.
Georgia seeks its first victory over Spain in history. The best previous result was a 0-0 draw in 2016.
The Spanish team leads the FIFA rankings in first place, while Georgia occupies 70th place.
Important absences on both sides
Spain are without Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Robin Le Normand, all injured. Dani Olmo and Fermín López remain as options on the bench.
Georgia misses Georges Mikautadze, the team’s top scorer in the competition. The Metz striker continues to recover.
The clash marks Spain’s penultimate game in the qualifiers before the playoffs.
Team numbers in the qualifiers
Spain has the best attack in the group with 22 goals scored in eight games. The defense has conceded just three goals so far.
Georgia has three wins and four defeats. The team scored 11 goals and conceded 14 in the competition.
Spain’s average ball possession exceeds 65% in games played.
