Spain head into Saturday’s Nations League meeting with England having avoided defeat in 38 consecutive matches, underlining the strength of a team that has collected a host of honours.
The unbeaten run has prompted renewed interest in why Spain have become such a dominant force in international football. Their sustained success is examined through three central themes: education, Barcelona and Basque culture.
The reference to education points to the development of footballers and the structures that help shape Spain’s players. Barcelona is identified as another important influence, while Basque culture is also highlighted as part of the explanation for the country’s performance.
Spain’s record will be tested when they meet England in the Nations League on Saturday. The match provides the latest measure of a side whose run of 38 games without defeat and collection of honours have established them among the leading teams in international football.
The outcome will determine whether Spain can extend their unbeaten sequence, while the wider examination of their football development seeks to explain how their success has been built and maintained.
