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USA vs Spain Predictions - The USA to see off the challenge of Spain in Nations Cup clash

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 18 Jul 2026

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Brad Newcomb 18 Jul 2026

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USA have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Spain bounced back with a win but have been inconsistent.
USA are tipped to cover the handicap.

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United States have won both their 2026 Nations Cup fixtures (Getty Images)

The USA have recorded two wins in the competition so far and have been in solid form. Spain picked up their first victory in the 2026 Nations Cup last weekend but have been prone to inconsistent performances.

USA have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
USA have won both their Nations Cup games.
Spain have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

The United States have a slight edge over Spain, with two victories to one.

USA Form

The USA played a solid second half of rugby against Zimbabwe last weekend, winning 31-15 after trailing their opponents 15-12 at half-time.

Before that performance, the USA Men's Eagles secured a narrow victory over Portugal in their Nations Cup opener, winning 30-29.

The United States are second in the Americas-Pacific Pool with nine points from two matches.

The USA will be happy to have secured back-to-back victories in the Nations Cup and will have the belief they can win when they take on Spain, as their opponents have registered two wins in their last five fixtures.

Spain Form

Spain returned to form in their Nations Cup clash with Tonga last weekend, winning 32-19 after leading 17-5 at the break.

Earlier in the competition, the Spaniards had to settle for a share of the spoils in the opening match, drawing 42-42 with Canada.

The Los Leones occupy second place in the European-African-Asian Pool with eight points after two rounds.

Spain bounced to back winning ways after dropping points in their opening Nations Cup match, but will have to play well to beat the United States, as their opponents have won four of their last six fixtures, including three in a row.

Team News

USA

Forwards: Shilo Klein, Kapeli Pifeleti, Jack Iscaro, Tonga Kofe, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Alex Maughan, Ma'ake Muti, Mason Pedersen, Jason Damm, Nathan Den Hoedt, Brandon Harvey, Nafi Ma'afu, Makeen Alikhan, Benjamín Bonasso, Cory Daniel, Paddy Ryan, Lance Williams

Backs: Ethan McVeigh, Ruben de Haas, Luke Carty, Christopher Hilsenbeck, Dominic Besag, Tavite Lopeti, Cassh Maluia, Julian Roberts, Joe Mano, Perry Mayo, Rufus McLean, Connor Mooneyham, Mark O'Keeffe, John Rizzo, Mitch Wilson

Spain

Forwards: Álvaro García, Diego González, Santiago Ovejero, Thierry Futeu, Hugo Pirlet, Lucas Santamaría, Luca Tabarot, Jon Zabala, Matthew Foulds, Ignacio Piñeiro, Antonio Suárez, Imanol Urraza, Manex Ariceta, Vicente Boronat, Ekain Imaz, Matheo Triki, Gabriel Vélez

Backs: Kerman Aurrekoetxea, Estanislao Bay, Gonzalo López-Bontempo, Bautista Güemes, Yago Fernández, Álvar Gimeno, Iñaki Mateu, Pau Aira, Martiniano Cian, Gauthier Minguillon, Jeremy Trevithick, J. W. Bell, Alberto Carmona, Jaime Manteca

Verdict

USA v Spain

The USA have been performing well lately and are tipped to cover the -3.5 handicap in their Nations Cup clash with Spain.

USA -3.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

He is an ardent Liverpool supporter and is known to DJ and release music on occasion.