Pedri Challenges World Cup Rivals: ‘We Can Win the Title’

Spain’s midfield star Pedri has issued a challenge to all teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The tournament is set to kick off on June 11 and will conclude on July 19, featuring 48 teams from around the globe.

Spain finds itself in Group H alongside Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, and Uruguay, as the team aims to secure its second World Cup title.

In their final preparation match for the World Cup, Spain achieved a resounding victory over Peru on Tuesday.

After the match, Pedri expressed his satisfaction with the result and acknowledged the significant responsibility placed on the Spanish national team as favorites for the championship. He stated, “I am happy with the result and accept the great responsibility that comes with being considered a contender for the World Cup title.”.

He added, “This match was a test of our capabilities before the World Cup. We are very eager to play; they label us as favorites, and we do not deny that. We believe we are a very good national team, but we must prove it.”.

Spain will begin its group stage campaign against Cape Verde on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 7 PM local time in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and 8 PM in the UAE.

The Spanish team will face Saudi Arabia in their second match on Sunday, June 21, 2026, also at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They will conclude their group matches with a challenging encounter against Uruguay early Saturday morning on June 27, 2026, at OmniLife Stadium.