- 1h ago
FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show runs 27 minutes, draws mixed reactions for Madonna, Bieber and BTS
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first halftime show, a Super Bowl-style production at MetLife Stadium that ran more than 27 minutes and generated over $100 million for education programmes.
- 6d ago
Spain beats France 2-0 to book first World Cup final berth since 2010
Oyarzabal penalty and Porro finish sink disjointed France in Dallas; Deschamps questions referee while admitting inferiority.
- Jul 12
Spain edges Belgium 2-1 on Merino winner, advances to World Cup semi-final against France
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score the decisive goal for the second straight knockout match, sending Spain into a semi-final clash with France after a 2-1 win over Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- Jul 11
Spain's perfect defence faces Belgium's golden generation in World Cup quarter-final clash
The European champions entered the match at So-Fi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, having not conceded a goal in five tournament outings, while Belgium hoped to rediscover the form that took them to the 2018 semi-finals.
- Jul 10
Courtois considers Belgium future after tearful World Cup exit and public rift with coach Garcia
Belgium's goalkeeper was substituted with a thigh injury in the 71st minute of the 2-1 quarter-final loss, a decision by coach Rudi Garcia that he disagreed with and that led to his replacement's costly error.
- Jul 3
Spain beats Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16, Oyarzabal scores twice
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to advance to the World Cup round of 16, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Marc Cucurella providing two assists.
- Jul 2
Spain's Cucurella sees goal disallowed for goalkeeper foul, later takes lead against Austria
Spain's Marc Cucurella had a goal disallowed by referee Glenn Nyberg for a foul on Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager at the 2026 World Cup last 32, but Mikel Oyarzabal later scored to give Spain the edge.
- Jun 27
Muslera blunder sends Uruguay crashing out as Cape Verde reach World Cup last 32
A catastrophic mistake by veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera handed Spain a 1-0 win, eliminating Uruguay from the 2026 World Cup group stage while Cape Verde's third goalless draw secured a historic place in the round of 32.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia, Belgium frustrated by Iran in World Cup group stage
World Cup debutant Cape Verde followed its goalless draw with Spain by holding Uruguay 2-2 in Miami, while Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and ten-man Belgium was held 0-0 by Iran.
- Jun 22
Spain routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Yamal becomes second-youngest to open World Cup scoring
Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal added a quick brace as Spain overwhelmed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H, moving top of the standings.
- Jun 21
Spain demolishes Saudi Arabia 4-0 as teen Yamal and Oyarzabal set World Cup benchmarks
A commanding first half in Atlanta saw Spain recover from their opening draw, with Lamine Yamal notching a historic goal and Mikel Oyarzabal striking twice inside 24 minutes.
- Jun 21
Spain routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 after Yamal’s pre-match blast at critics; first win in Group H
A defiant Lamine Yamal backed up his pre-match words with the opening goal as Spain hammered Saudi Arabia 4-0 to kickstart their 2026 World Cup campaign.
- Jun 21
Yamal scores on first World Cup start as Spain rout Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta
Lamine Yamal needed 10 minutes of his first World Cup start to find the net, and Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, banishing memories of a goalless opening draw.
- Jun 15
World Cup 2026: Spain held to 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in Group H opener
European champions Spain began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 0-0 draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta. Spain dominated possession but could not beat goalkeeper Vozinha, leaving the Group H favorites with only a point.
- Jun 14
Morocco FA chief challenges Lamine Yamal: 'Let's meet in the World Cup final to see if you chose right'
With Spain about to begin their 2026 World Cup campaign, Moroccan football chief Fouzi Lekjaa has publicly mused whether Lamine Yamal made the right decision to represent Spain, saying he hopes for a final showdown to settle the question.
- Jun 14
Spain held 0-0 by Cape Verde World Cup debut as Vozinha heroics frustrate European champions
Spain began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta, with goalkeeper Vozinha producing a string of saves to earn the African side a famous point.
- May 30
Atlético Madrid Trolls Barcelona with Fake Yamal Bid for Sunflower Seeds and Bad Bunny Tickets Amid Álvarez Transfer Row
Atlético Madrid launched a scathing social media attack on FC Barcelona, posting mock transfer offers for Lamine Yamal involving concert tickets and sunflower seeds, before accusing the Catalan club of a 'smear campaign' over Julián Álvarez.
