🇬🇪 Georgia, first chance to seal World Cup spot

The Spanish national football team is facing its first big opportunity to seal qualification for the next World Cup. After a resounding 4-0 thrashing of Bulgaria, La Roja head into a decisive match in the November FIFA window: a trip to Georgia. The message from the coaching staff and players is clear: get the win to mathematically secure qualification and book their ticket to the world’s top competition.

The match against Georgia looks like a final. Taking all three points there would free Spain from the pressure of reaching the last matchday without qualification in hand. The team’s preparation is focused on maintaining the intensity shown against Bulgaria and proving their superiority away from home, a key factor for a side aiming for big achievements at the World Cup.

A goal difference of +12... and a ‘final’ at La Cartuja

If they don’t manage a win in Georgia, Spain would have one last shot at home. The qualifying campaign would finish at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville against Turkey. Although it’s the less desired option, this scenario offers significant reassurance for the Spanish national team thanks to their stats.

It’s crucial to emphasize that Spain has a significant +12 goal difference over the Turkish national team. This advantage in goal average is a vital tiebreaker. Should it come down to the final match, the support of the fans at La Cartuja, combined with this cushion in goal difference, represents a major advantage.

World Cup qualification is within reach. The Spanish team trusts in its potential to settle things in Georgia. Nevertheless, if the path gets complicated, the +12 goal difference and home advantage in Seville are two solid elements that ensure Spain’s World Cup dream is close to coming true.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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