Spain perfected tiki-taka to win the 2010 World Cup between European titles in 2008 and 2012, adding another Euro in 2024. Possession football’s defining modern side.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Mon 15 June

vs Cabo Verde0–0 D

Group game 2 · Sun 21 June

vs Saudi Arabia4–0 W

Group game 3 · Fri 26 June

at Uruguay1–0 W

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.