Has Spain Ever Won the FIFA World Cup? Here’s How Many Titles La Roja Has

Spain is one win away from lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating France 2-0 in the 2026 semi-finals to book its place in Sunday’s final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealed a composed victory over the 2018 champions, sending La Roja to its first World Cup final in 16 years.

The victory has also prompted many fans to ask a simple question: Has Spain ever won the FIFA World Cup?

Yes. Spain has won the FIFA Men’s World Cup once, capturing its maiden title at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

After years of being considered one of international football’s underachievers, Spain completed one of the sport’s greatest eras by winning the World Cup two years after lifting UEFA Euro 2008. The triumph came in the middle of a golden generation that also won Euro 2012, making Spain the first men’s national team to claim three consecutive major international tournaments.

When Did Spain Win the World Cup?

Spain won its only World Cup title on July 11, 2010, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 after extra time at Soccer City in Johannesburg.

The final remained scoreless through 90 minutes before Andrés Iniesta scored the iconic winning goal in the 116th minute, securing Spain’s first world championship.

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas also produced one of the defining moments of the tournament with a crucial save from Dutch forward Arjen Robben during regulation.

Spain’s Road to the 2010 Title

Spain recovered from a shock 1-0 opening defeat to Switzerland to win the tournament with a series of narrow but disciplined victories.

Their knockout-stage journey included wins over:

• Portugal (Round of 16)
• Paraguay (Quarter-finals)
• Germany (Semi-finals)
• Netherlands (Final)

Although Spain scored just eight goals throughout the tournament, Vicente del Bosque’s side dominated possession with its famed tiki-takastyle and conceded only two goals in seven matches.

How Many World Cup Finals Has Spain Reached?

Before this year’s tournament, Spain had reached only one World Cup final, its victorious appearance in 2010.

With Tuesday’s win over France, Spain has now advanced to its second FIFA World Cup final, where it will face either England or Argentina in the championship match on Sunday.

Can Spain Win a Second World Cup?

Spain now has the opportunity to become a two-time World Cup champion.

Luis de la Fuente’s side has emerged as one of the tournament’s standout teams, extending its unbeaten run with an impressive victory over France. Led by a new generation featuring Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal, La Roja will be aiming to add a second star to its jersey when it takes the field in the final.

If Spain wins on Sunday, it will claim its first World Cup title since 2010 and only the second in the nation’s history, cementing another memorable chapter in Spanish football.