Match report
Bulgaria vs Spain — the facts
Spain won 3–0 away against Bulgaria (half-time 0–3).
Bulgaria met Spain in the World Cup - Qualification Europe (Group Stage - 5). Kick-off was Thursday, 4 September 2025, 18:45 UTC at National Stadium Vasil Levski. Referee: S. Jovanovic.
Team pages: Bulgaria · Spain · World Cup - Qualification Europe
Key moments
- 5' Goal: Mikel Oyarzabal (assist: Martín Zubimendi) — 0–1
- 30' Goal: Marc Cucurella — 0–2
- 38' Goal: Mikel Merino (assist: Lamine Yamal) — 0–3
Starting line-ups
Bulgaria
Spain (4-3-3)
About this match
On this page: the Bulgaria vs Spain final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Europe fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Bulgaria and Spain team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Europe page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Bulgaria vs Spain?
Spain won 3–0 away against Bulgaria (half-time 0–3).
›Who scored in Bulgaria vs Spain?
Mikel Oyarzabal (5') for Spain; Marc Cucurella (30') for Spain; Mikel Merino (38') for Spain.
›Where can I watch Bulgaria vs Spain highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Bulgaria vs Spain; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Bulgaria and Spain?
Bulgaria and Spain have met 1 time — 0 wins for Bulgaria, 1 win for Spain and 0 draws.