Spain’s women’s national team will compete for a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in the opening phase of the Women’s Nations League.
First stage fixtures
Spain will face Norway, Ireland and Switzerland in Group A1 of the League A first round. The matches serve as the initial step toward Olympic qualification.
Defending champion status
Spain entered the competition as the defending champion, having won the inaugural 2024 and 2025 editions of the Nations League. The team will seek to retain its title against the three group opponents.
Path to the final tournament
Only the winner of each of the four League A groups advances to the knockout phase, which includes two‑legged semifinals and a final. The group winner also secures a berth for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Preparation for the 2027 World Cup
The Nations League schedule is designed as a preparation platform for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, set to be held in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July 2027.
Spain’s Olympic history
Spain’s women have participated in the Olympic tournament only once, at the Paris 2024 Games, where they lost to Germany in the bronze‑medal match.
Current outlook
Spain must top Group A1 to keep its Olympic hopes alive and to defend its Nations League crown. The outcome of the three group matches will determine whether the team moves on to the knockout stage and secures a ticket to Los Angeles.
Why it matters: Securing an Olympic berth would mark Spain’s second appearance at the Games, enhancing the profile of women’s football in the country and the broader Middle East region, where interest in the sport is growing.