After 12 years in the wilderness, Spain returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1950. Helenio Herrera was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
Spain found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Spain endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to Czechoslovakia, a hard-fought 1-0 win against Mexico, and a narrow 1-2 loss to Brazil. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Spain's campaign ended at the first round.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
Joaquín Peiró led Spain's attack with 1 goal at the 1962 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Adelardo, both with 1.
The tactical mind behind Spain's 1962 campaign. A Argentine at the helm leading Spain at his first World Cup.
Herrera's side adopted a defensive approach, focusing on counter-attacks. They faced tough opponents in Brazil and Czechoslovakia, ultimately failing to score goals against both teams.
