Why Is Spain Abbreviated ‘ESP’ Instead of ‘SPA’? Hidden Meaning Behind the European Nation’s FIFA Code
Spain competes as ESP at the FIFA World Cup, not SPA. Here's the history behind the nation's official abbreviation.
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