Spain head to Tbilisi to face Georgia on Saturday knowing that a win would virtually seal their place at the 2026 World Cup. La Roja sit comfortably at the top of Group E with a perfect 12 points from four games, three ahead of Turkey, while Georgia are fighting to stay alive in the playoff race. For the hosts, this is a must-win scenario; anything less would end their qualification hopes.<\/p>
Georgia’s campaign has stalled after collecting just three points from their opening four matches. Their lone victory came at home against Bulgaria in September, but heavy defeats to Spain and Turkey in October have left Willy Sagnol’s team with a steep uphill climb. To keep their playoff chances intact, Georgia not only need back-to-back wins against Spain and Bulgaria, but must also rely on Turkey slipping up in their final fixtures.<\/p>