# Spain's 2010 World Cup winners vs a potential 2026 squad: How they stack up

BBC Sport compares Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning lineup with a projected starting XI for the 2026 tournament. The analysis highlights changes in playing style, key retirements, and emerging talents. This matters for fans tracking Spain's evolution and assessing their future competitive prospects.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yzy1rzxepo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:36:52 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/19/england-2026-world-cup-squad-player-by-player-ratings) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:28 GMT