Madrid, Nov. 18 -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he will field a strong starting XI as his side looks to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Spain has won all seven of its qualifying matches so far, scoring 19 goals and conceding none. To miss out on direct qualification, the team would need to lose 7-0 at home to Turkey - a side it defeated 6-0 in September.
Turkey travels to Tuesday's match in Seville already assured of second place in the group and is expected to rest several key players at risk of suspension for the play-offs, which could also see them qualify. Despite expectations of a relaxed atmosphere at the Estadio de la Cartuja, De la Fuente said Spain will take the match seriously.
"We want to keep winning...