Qatar. Ivan Cntrapared.
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Spain’s women’s national team began their campaign at the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Germany. The men’s team also got off to a winning start, defeating Sweden 3-0, in a day that brought good news for Spain and Argentina, alongside several results that suggest a fiercely contested group stage lies ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team coached by Carolina Navarro gave Germany no chance. Spain wrapped up the tie with three victories, six sets won and just two games conceded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claudia Fern\u00e1ndez and Bea Gonz\u00e1lez got the scoreboard moving with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 win over Victoria Kurz and Mara Blaschke. The Spanish pair imposed their rhythm from the outset, setting the tone for a flawless day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second point came courtesy of Paula Josemar\u00eda and Martina Calvo, one of the major new additions to the squad. The young player made her debut for the senior national team alongside Josemar\u00eda and delivered an outstanding performance, beating Lara Renic and D. H\u00f6fer 6-1, 6-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gemma Triay and Marta Ortega sealed the tie with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory over C. Ermann and A. Schmitz. The result confirms the depth of Spain’s squad and allows Carolina Navarro’s team to begin the World Cup in the best possible form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team coached by Juanjo Guti\u00e9rrez also made a winning start. Spain defeated Sweden 3-0, although they had to work harder than expected to close out the tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arturo Coello and Paquito Navarro secured the opening point against Vasquez and W\u00f6ndahl with a solid 6-3, 6-2 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second match provided one of the day’s standout moments. Mike Yanguas and Aimar Go\u00f1i, who was making his debut for the Spanish national team, conceded Spain’s first set in a group-stage match at the last three World Cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After losing the opening set 6-7 to W. S\u00e4ryd and Axelsson, they responded brilliantly, taking the next two sets 7-5, 6-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Juan Lebr\u00f3n and Jon Sanz sealed the tie with a 6-0, 6-2 victory over A. Olsson and Frost. Lebr\u00f3n returned to playing on the left side, one of the day’s tactical changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain therefore collect their first three points and demonstrate that they have several options available as they prepare for a demanding championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Argentina’s women’s team began their World Cup campaign against Chile. The matches unfolded as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Virginia Riera and Julieta Bidahorria opened with a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Martina Fassio and Claudia Jensen, coached by Rodrigo Ovide, followed with a 6-2, 6-0 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third match featured the debut of Victoria Vilchez, who partnered Aranzazu Osoro under the guidance of Juan Restivo. They completed Argentina’s clean sweep with a 6-2, 6-3 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The combination of experience, youth and different playing styles gives Argentina a wealth of options as they take their first step towards their World Cup ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Argentina’s men’s team also made their debut against Chile. They fielded several new pairings, with Stupa partnering Chingotto, Dinneno playing alongside Ausburgues, and debutants Maxi Arce and Gonza Alfonso also featuring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Albiceleste conceded just three games across their matches to secure a convincing victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening day produced several results worth highlighting. Indonesia pushed Sweden hard in the women’s competition, while France dropped a set against Belgium and the United States also lost a set against Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The debut of 13-year-old Ornella Beltramino for the USA was another standout moment. Her presence reflects the international growth of padel and the arrival of a new generation of players at the highest level of national team competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the women’s competition, the winning teams were Brazil, Argentina, France, Portugal, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands, alongside Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n