- Jul 19
Basque radicals attack Spain fans during World Cup final; four arrested, soldiers among injured
Masked assailants wielding batons, pepper spray and reinforced gloves targeted supporters watching Spain's World Cup victory in Bilbao, Vitoria, San Sebastián and Pamplona, leaving at least six injured including three soldiers.
- Jul 14
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 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 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 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.
