"Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain maintained their perfect form in World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 win in Georgia on Saturday as it closed in on a berth at next year's showpiece tournament. Luis de la Fuente's side has scored 19 times while conceding zero goals in five group victories. The European champions are poised to wrap up a spot in the finals when they meets Turkey on Tuesday in their last qualifier."
"Spain lead Group E by three points over Turkey, who beat Bulgaria 2-0 on Saturday. The only way the Turks could pip Spain for the top spot and grab a direct ticket to the World Cup would be by winning in Seville by a huge margin. A tiebreaker would be decided by goal difference. Spain are on +19, while Turkey are on +5."
Spain maintained perfect qualifying form with a 4-0 win in Georgia, moving closer to World Cup qualification. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and provided an assist, opening with an 11th-minute penalty and heading the fourth in the 63rd minute. Martín Zubimendi and Ferran Torres also scored as Spain led 3-0 by halftime. Luis de la Fuente's side has scored 19 goals and conceded none in five group victories. Spain top Group E by three points over Turkey, who beat Bulgaria 2-0. Turkey can overtake Spain only by winning in Seville by a huge margin; goal difference favors Spain (+19 to +5). Marcos Llorente cleared a late Georgia shot from the goal line.
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