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FIFA World Cup: Spain hit top gear as Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal inspire rout of Saudi Arabia

Spain answered any doubts surrounding their World Cup credentials with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal starred to move La Roja to the brink of the knockout stages.

21 Jun 2026

Liverpool signing Victor Munoz suffers injury as Spain World Cup hopes in doubt

New Liverpool recruit Víctor Munoz faces an anxious wait over his World Cup future after Spain confirmed the winger has suffered a fresh injury setback that could keep him sidelined beyond the group stage.

19 Jun 2026

Vozinha revels in historic Cape Verde World Cup moment

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha struggled to contain his emotions after helping produce the biggest upset of the FIFA World Cup so far, as the tournament debutants held second-ranked Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday.

16 Jun 2026

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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente calls for calm after 'shock' Cape Verde stalemate

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente called for calm after his side were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their opening Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

16 Jun 2026

Cape Verde stun Spain to claim historic point on World Cup debut

Cape Verde celebrated a landmark moment in their football history on Monday as the World Cup debutants held reigning European champions Spain to a remarkable 0-0 draw in their opening Group H encounter in Atlanta.

16 Jun 2026

Cape Verde still dreaming big as Brito responds to UEFA chief

Cape Verde will make history today by becoming the latest African football nation to make its debut in the FIFA World Cup when they take on former world champions Spain.

15 Jun 2026