Just a reminder that even though WC 2018 seems far away the qualification begins early next month ( 5 September). Spain is in Group G and the following teams are also in the group: Spain, Italy, Albania, Israel, Macedonia Liechtenstein. The top team automatically qualifies for WC 2018 and the 8 best second place teams qualify for a two leg playoff with the 4 winners advancing to WC 2018. Here is the tie breaker info: Points (3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss) Goal difference Goals scored Points in matches between tied teams Goal difference in matches between tied teams Goals scored in matches between tied teams Away goals scored in matches between tied teams (if the tie is only between two teams) Play-off match(es) on neutral ground (if approved by FIFA Organizing Committee), with extra time and penalty shoot-out if necessary Spain's first match is at home in Leon against powerhouse Liechtenstein on 5 Sept. The new NT coach Julen Lopetegui selected the following players: OFICIAL | Primera convocatoria de @julenlopetegui para los compromisos ante Bélgica y Liechtenstein #SEFlive pic.twitter.com/GFJqKYSEKu— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) August 26, 2016