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Spain national football team departs for World Cup preparations in Nashville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:08 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Spain national football team departs for World Cup preparations in Nashville

Summary

The Spanish National Football Team is en route to Nashville, United States, having departed from Santiago de Compostela Airport. This trip marks the beginning of their journey for the 2026 World Cup, where they aim to lift the trophy once again. Spain's first match in the tournament is scheduled for June 15 against Cape Verde, taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Prior to this, the team will play a friendly against Peru on June 8 in Puebla, Mexico, to finalize their tactics.

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•Spain departs for Nashville to begin World Cup preparations.
•Team's first match is against Cape Verde on June 15.
•Friendly match scheduled against Peru on June 8 in Puebla.
•Spain aims to win their second World Cup title.

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9:08 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Dreams take off, Spain already flying to the United States

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The Spanish National Football Team is already in the air. The national squad has taken off from Santiago de Compostela Airport bound for Nashville, United States. This trip marks the official start of...
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