The national teams of Spain and Bulgaria faced each other in the qualification stage for the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The match took place on August 4 in the city of Sofia. Bulgaria last participated in the main tournament of the World Cup in 2004 and in the European Championship.
Therefore, in today's game, they had fewer opportunities compared to Spain. In the opening minutes of the match, the Spanish players took control.
In the fifth minute, Yamal dribbled the ball into the penalty area and passed it through Sübimendi to Oyarzabal. Oyarzabal deceived the goalkeeper and opened the scoring.
Later, Kukunrelya scored from a long-range shot from the center, increasing the score to 2:0. At the end of the first half, Merino scored from a long shot, making it 3:0.
Thus, in the first half, there were no accurate shots on Bulgaria's goal, and they struggled to create their chances. In the second half, the Spanish team continued to control the game, but their actions slowed down a bit.
They maintained their advantage but did not show excessive activity. In the final minutes of the match, Williams created an opportunity for Merino with a quick pass, but his shot was blocked by the goalkeeper.
Also, Olmo missed several good chances. As a result, the Spanish national team won 3:0 on their home ground, making a strong start in the 2026 World Cup qualification stage.
Bulgaria, on the other hand, suffered a heavy defeat at home and found themselves in a difficult situation in the competition. This match demonstrated the high preparation and strong team play of the Spanish team.
