"Spain enters October's doubleheader in commanding form. With two emphatic wins under their belt, La Roja lead Group E and seem poised to control the narrative. This break, Spain face Georgia (away) and Bulgaria (home). Georgia, often underestimated, has the capacity to cause trouble - particularly when Spain's selection is disrupted by injuries or rotation. Indeed, defender Dean Huijsen has already been ruled out with a muscle issue, forcing Luis de la Fuente to call in the experienced Aymeric Laporte."
"Young sensation Lamine Yamal remains the key dynamic in attack - at just 18, he carries enormous expectation - his dribbling, pace and creativity are already essential to Spain's forward thrust. And yet, he's been withdrawn from the squad for these matches, with Barcelona insisting he is injured. Bulgaria, meanwhile, is chasing respectability. Their best hope is to frustrate Spain on home turf and deny them a runaway lead. For the Bulgarians, every point matters, not only for the table but for national pride."
Autumn across Europe brings a decisive phase in 2026 World Cup qualification as a few remaining group-stage matchdays conclude in November. October fixtures can move several nations close to direct qualification while others must salvage credibility or rescue tenuous campaigns. Pressure is uneven: some favorites can be expected to coast, others must fight. Spain leads Group E after two emphatic wins and faces Georgia away and Bulgaria at home. Injuries have forced a defensive recall of Aymeric Laporte and Barcelona has withdrawn Lamine Yamal from the squad with injury. Bulgaria seeks respectability. Germany faces Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, with coach Julian Nagelsmann demanding two wins while Slovakia already complicates the German campaign.
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