Key Takeaways
- Spain’s women defeated Argentina 3-1 in a demanding quarterfinal tie to reach the final four.
- The Spanish men’s team swept Portugal 3-0 without dropping a single match in their quarterfinal tie.
- Spain will play both semifinals on Friday, facing the Netherlands in the women’s draw and France in the men’s.
Spain charges into FIP Senior World Cup semifinals in Buenos Aires
Spanish padel moved within touching distance of a historic sweep at the FIP Senior World Cup 2026. Following decisive quarterfinal victories in Buenos Aires, both the men’s and women’s squads have advanced into the final four, keeping the dream of a double championship alive.
Women’s squad overcomes Argentina in high-stakes encounter
The women’s draw produced an early clash of global powerhouses as Spain met Argentina in an intensely fought tie that lived up to expectations. Spain ultimately secured their passage to the semifinals with a 3-1 aggregate win.
Marta Silvela and Isabel Montes set the tone for the Spanish side in the opening rubber, earning a hard-fought 7-5, 6-4 win against Tenorio and Álvarez. Argentina responded swiftly to level the contest when Banchero and Brito defeated Domínguez and Rivas 6-2, 6-3.
Restoring Spain’s momentum, Lucía Sainz and Lorena Alonso took command on court, dispatching Campus and Paz 6-3, 6-2. The definitive point belonged to Bárbara Castrillo and Marta Vaquero, who dominated Castro and Lázaro in a lopsided 6-2, 6-0 sweep to close out the tie.
Men’s team dominates Portugal to maintain clean sheet
While the women faced an arduous battle, Spain’s men enjoyed a comfortable outing against Portugal. The national squad cruised to a 3-0 victory without conceding a single match throughout the quarterfinal clash.
Company and Beracierto opened the tie in commanding fashion, beating Carona and Martins 6-1, 6-0. Limones and Santana continued the dominant run by defeating Pascoa and Plantier 6-1, 6-2 to put qualification beyond doubt. Arias and Losada completed the clean sweep with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Taveira and Pires.
Semifinal schedule set against Netherlands and France
The stage is now set for Friday’s semifinal round, with both Spanish squads scheduled to fight for a place in the title deciders.
| Category | Fixture | Time (Spanish peninsular) |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s | Spain vs Netherlands | 2:00 PM |
| Men’s | Spain vs France | 8:00 PM |
Action gets underway first in the women’s tournament, where Spain faces the Netherlands at 2:00 PM peninsular time. The men take the court later at 8:00 PM against France, with both national teams looking to lock down spots in the tournament’s final showdown in the Argentine capital.
