Georgia vs Spain is set to be a thrilling clash when the two teams face each other in their fifth match of the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Saturday, 15 November.
The Georgia vs Spain clash is going to be a huge opportunity for the Spanish side to potentially seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For Georgia, meanwhile, this game is going to be a desperate attempt to at least keep their dreams of qualifying for the World Cup alive as they look to get a shock win over the Spanish side with the home support on their side.
Match Details
Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena,
Tbilisi, Georgia
Saturday, November 15
17:00 GMT
Unstoppable Spain Face Tricky Georgia Clash en Route To Securing World Cup Qualification
The Georgia vs Spain clash should be a very entertaining match because of the quality of talent on display for both games. However, it’s definitely Spain who are in a stronger position to win this after they have won all four World Cup qualifiers so far, scoring 15 goals and conceding zero times in that period.
There have been nine matches between Georgia and Spain in the past. Out of those, nine matches have been won by Spain, and the only time Georgia were able to defeat La Roja was in an international friendly match in 2016.
Georgia will need to produce something rather spectacular to be able to defeat this in-form Spain squad. They’ll need to be defensively really strong to frustrate the Spanish forwards, but also rapid as well as clinical in converting their counter-attacking chances to be able to pull off an upset.
Can In-Form Fermin Lopez Make a Significant Impact for Spain?
Fermin Lopez is starting to turn heads with his performances for Barcelona in the 2025/26 La Liga and he has been one of their better players in this campaign so far. He has 10 goal contributions (six goals, four assists) in 11 matches for the Blaugrana in this campaign, but is yet to make a significant impact for Spain on the international scene.
Well, these upcoming matches could help Fermin strengthen his chances of sealing a spot in Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad, especially if he plays a key role in helping them qualify for it.
The 22-year-old can be really unpredictable in the empty pockets in the opposition half, making clever runs into the danger zones to create trouble. He is innovative with his final third passes to help create chances, but has a unique smell for getting at the end of chances and scoring key goals. He’ll look to do just that to unshuffle the Georgian defensive line and help improve his reputation in the Spanish squad by helping them get a big win.
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Menacing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Determined To Be Georgia’s Hero Against Spain
PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will have a lot of pressure on his shoulders heading into the Georgia vs Spain clash, but he knows how to thrive with responsibilities on him. The 24-year-old Georgia captain has already scored 20 goals in 45 games for Georgia, but will need to be particularly ruthless to be able to help Georgia pull off a shocker against Spain.
Kvaratskhelia has two goals in three UEFA Champions League games in the 2025/26 season and will need to tap into his big-game clutch nature against La Roja. Kvaratskhelia looks to use his unpredictable dribbling skills, pace and close control to drive his side forward, but he’ll need to be particularly lethal in finishing off chances perfectly to be able to guide his side to a win and keep their World Cup qualification dreams alive.
Georgia vs Spain Injuries
Georgia Injuries: Georges Mikautadze, Otar Kakabadze
Spain Injuries: Lamine Yamal, Robin le Normand, Dani Carvajal, Pedri, Nico Williams
Georgia vs Spain Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of this clash, both Willy Sagnol and Luis de la Fuente will look to field their strongest lineups for the Georgia vs Spain predicted lineups.
Georgia Predicted XI: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Giorgi Kviltaia, Luka Lochoshvili, Saba Goglichidze, Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Otar Kiteshvili, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Zuriko Davitashvili, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Budu Zivzivadze
Spain Predicted XI: Unai Simon, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Martin Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz, Fermin Lopez, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Baena, Mikel Merino
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Pressinphoto
Recording Date: 10.11.2025
