Football: Spain rules the world with eight major men's and women's titles

From the men's World Cup to the Women's U20 World Cup, via European competitions, Spain's national teams continue to collect trophies. An impressive record that highlights the strength of Spanish football at every level.

Spain is at the summit of world football. As of October 31, 2026, the country can boast eight major international titles, among both men and women, from senior teams to youth sides.

La Roja's men's team notably won the 2026 World Cup, after claiming the European Championship in 2024. Two major triumphs that confirm the place of the Spanish national team among the great powers of international football.

Among the women, Spain also boasts an impressive record. World champions in 2023, the women's national team also won the first two editions of the Women's Nations League, in 2024 and 2025.

Dominance extending to the youth categories

Spain's success is not limited to the senior national teams. The youth sides are also contributing to this haul of trophies.

The women's U20 team won the Women's U20 World Cup in 2022 and 2026. The men's and women's U19 teams also won the European Championships in 2026.

Another title worth noting is that of the men's U15 team, winners of the inaugural edition of the U15 World Cup held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Spain defeated the Czech Republic (3-0) in the final on October 30, 2026.

A development model bearing fruit

This accumulation of titles highlights the depth of Spanish football. The success spans several generations, both sexes and different age categories.

From the senior national team to the youth sides, Spain has a pool of talent capable of producing competitive teams on the international stage. A momentum that reinforces its status as a global benchmark.

Nouya M'toama

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