Spain Eyes Friendly Rematch with Andorra Before 2026 World Cup

The Andorran national football team could face Spain again in a friendly match on Spanish soil before June, ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Spain's football federation has already contacted the Andorran counterpart to discuss potential dates and venues, according to sources. The proposal remains in early stages and faces some logistical challenges, but if confirmed, it would mark the third meeting between the two sides.

Previous encounters both occurred on 5 June. The most recent, in 2024 at Badajoz's Nuevo Vivero stadium, ended in a 4-0 Spanish victory. Ayoze Pérez scored first, followed by a Mikel Oyarzabal hat-trick and a goal from Ferran Torres—all in the second half. The match served as one of the final warm-ups for Luis de la Fuente's squad before their triumphant Euro 2024 campaign.

The first clash dates back to 2004 in Getafe, also on 5 June and also a 4-0 win for Spain under coach Iñaki Sáez. Goals came from Fernando Morientes, Rubén Baraja, César Martín and Juan Carlos Valerón, making it the last preparation game before that summer's Euros, where Spain exited the group stage.

Spain's immediate schedule includes the Finalissima against Argentina—featuring Lionel Messi—on 27 March, followed by their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June.

Andorra, coached by Koldo Álvarez de Eulate, last played in November, losing 4-0 to Finland in Teemu Pukki's farewell match. Before that, they finished bottom of World Cup qualifying Group K with one point from a draw against Latvia, ending with a narrow defeat to Albania.