Spain have won each of their last four meetings with Türkiye, scoring 12 goals and conceding just one. The Crescent-Stars' sole victory over la Roja in 71 years came in Tūnis during the 1967 Mediterranean Games.
Spain vs Turkey preview
The fate of both in Group E has already been, all but mathematically, decided, but who will conclude the campaign with a victory at the Cartuja? Spain have been flawless in World Cup qualifying, winning all five matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding zero. Luis de la Fuente's team continued their winning streak in Tbilisi on Saturday, swatting aside Georgia 4-0; Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice, while Martín Zubimendi and Ferran Torres were also on target at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena.
So, officially, la Roja are now unbeaten in 30 competitive matches, dating back to March 2023, picking up a first UEFA Nations League title and the European Championships trophy during this period. However, they were beaten on penalties in this year's Nations League Final by Portugal in Munich, which rather goes against the undefeated sentiment. Nevertheless, Spain will be among the favourites in North America next summer, so can they conclude a World Cup qualification campaign with a 100% record for only the third time, winning two out of two in 1934 and ten out of ten in 2010?
Well, for Spain to book their World Cup spot, they have to avoid defeat by seven clear goals in Seville, because Türkiye have managed to remain on their tail. In September's reverse fixture in Konya, Spain demolished the Crescent-Stars 6-0, Mikel Merino with a hat-trick, which is their biggest home defeat since 1984. However, that aside, Vincenzo Montella's team have won every game in Group E, scoring 15 goals, so are guaranteed a place in Thursday's play-off draw.
At the weekend, a Hakan Çalhanoğlu spot-kick, followed by a late own goal, was enough to beat Bulgaria 2-0 at Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadyumu in Bursa. The Crescent-Stars have only ever featured at two World Cups before, these coming in 1954 and 2002, getting all the way to the semi-finals of the latter, but not appearing since, defeated in the 2022 play-offs by Portugal. Baring a miraculous scoreline in Seville, Türkiye supporters will be looking ahead to March's play-offs once more, but can the visitors claim an historic victory at Estadio de La Cartuja, on the night Spain will rubber stamp their ticket to North America?
Spain vs Turkey head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 13.
- Spain Wins: 7. Draws: 4. Turkey Wins: 2.
Spain team news
Luis de la Fuente is without star attacker Lamine Yamal, a late withdrawn that has caused some consternation, while Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Rodri, Pedri, Gavi, Isco, Nico Williams and Euros captain Álvaro Morata are also not in the squad.
In terms of who will feature, Marcos Llorente could come in at right-back, having replaced Pedro Porro at half time in Tbilisi. Should de la Fuente choose to rotate, Pablo Barrios, Fermín López and Crystal Palace winger Yéremy Pino are among those hoping to come into the lineup.
Spain predicted lineup vs Turkey: (4-3-3): Simón; Llorente, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Fabián, Merino; Torres, Oyarzabal, Yéremy.
Spain player to watch vs Turkey
Mikel Merino became the 36th different Spanish man to score a senior international hat-trick in the reverse fixture, on target six times in qualifying overall, so will he repeat the trick in Seville?
Turkey team news
Vincenzo Montella travels to Andalucía without midfielder İsmail Yüksek, who was shown his second caution of the campaign on Saturday, while attackers Can Uzun and Yunus Akgün are also sidelined.
Merih Demiral could keep his place at centre-back alongside Abdülkerim Bardakcı, chosen over Çağlar Söyüncü and Samet Akaydin, with Kaan Ayhan coming in for Yüksek at the base of midfield.
This team possesses so much attacking talent, including Juventus star Kenan Yıldız as well as Kerem Aktürkoğlu who is set to lead the line, chosen over Barış Alper Yılmaz and İrfan Can Kahveci.
Turkey predicted lineup vs Spain: (4-3-3): Çakır; Müldür, Demiral, Bardakcı, Kadıoğlu; Çalhanoğlu, Ayhan, Güler; Aydın, Aktürkoğlu, Yıldız.
Turkey player to watch vs Spain
Real Madrid star Arda Güler is one of the best players in La Liga, netting six times for his national team to date, so can he impress against Spain in Seville?
Spain vs Turkey prediction
We are backing Spain to be too strong for Türkiye at Estadio de La Cartuja on Tuesday, as they were in Konya two months ago, thereby concluding qualifying with a perfect record: Spain 2-0 Turkey.
Spain vs Turkey FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Spain vs Turkey in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Spain vs Türkiye in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Fox Sports & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Spain vs Turkey in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
Spain vs Türkiye in World Cup qualification will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Spain vs Turkey in World Cup qualification?
Spain vs Türkiye takes place on Tuesday 18 November 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 14:45 (ET) & 11:45 (PT).