- Jul 14
Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final, equals 37-game unbeaten record
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as Spain dominated France in Arlington, Texas, to book a spot in Sunday's World Cup final against either England or Argentina.
- Jul 14
Josep Pedrerol leaves Atresmedia after 13 years; El Chiringuito to air final show on 20 July with World Cup special
The presenter will close his tenure with a special World Cup final broadcast, ending a chapter that reshaped Spanish sports debate television.
- Jul 11
Spain's super-sub Mikel Merino strikes in 88th minute to beat Belgium 2-1 and set up World Cup semi-final with France
Mikel Merino scored an 88th-minute winner two minutes after coming off the bench as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in Inglewood, California, booking a World Cup semi-final against France in Dallas on Tuesday.
- 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 10
France beats Morocco 2-0 to become first team into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted after missing a first-half penalty as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston to reach the last four of the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 3
Les Gavarres wildfire stabilised at 2,200 hectares; residents return to charred homes as heatwave persists
The wildfire that broke out Friday in Les Gavarres, Catalonia, has been stabilised after burning 2,200 hectares and damaging at least 25 buildings. Residents evacuated from urbanisations like Vall Repòs are returning, though firefighters warn the second summer heatwave could still reignite hot spots.
- Jul 3
Los Gallardos wildfire controlled after becoming deadliest in Spain this century with 13 dead and 7,000 hectares burned
The fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, claimed 13 lives including three Belgians and five Britons, left eight hospitalised with four in critical condition, and scorched 7,000 hectares before being brought under control on Monday.
- Jul 1
Andic sisters deny inheritance feud, say father updated will yearly and they knew his foundation plans
Sarah and Judith Andic testified that their father Isak updated his will annually, with all three children fully informed, and that Jonathan wanted to step back from Mango with his father’s agreement.
- Jul 1
Madrid Pride 2026 draws hundreds of thousands in protest against far-right rollback of LGTBIQ+ rights
Hundreds of thousands filled Madrid's streets on Saturday for the 2026 Pride march, the largest LGTBIQ+ event in Europe, under the slogan 'Dissidence and resistance' as organisers warned that physical attacks on the community have tripled in two years.
- Jun 27
Protesters in Málaga and Cádiz march against soaring rents and low wages as Andalusia’s housing crisis deepens
Thousands took to the streets in Málaga and Cádiz on Saturday, demanding action on a housing market that has pushed rents up by a third in the Costa del Sol and erased affordability across the region.
- Jun 27
Alejandro Fernández re-elected PP Catalonia leader, as Feijóo looks to make region key to ousting Sánchez
Alejandro Fernández secured 97.51% of votes at the XVI PP congress in Barcelona, with Alberto Núñez Feijóo backing him to transform the party into an alternative to nationalism and socialism and make Catalonia the lever to remove Pedro Sánchez from office.
- Jun 25
Italy and France hold 36th bilateral summit in Antibes, launch coalition for post-UNIFIL Lebanon
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Antibes for the 36th Italy–France intergovernmental summit, signing a package of defence, space and security agreements and announcing a Franco-Italian-led international coalition to replace the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon.
- Jun 22
Spain one point from World Cup last 32 after 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia and Uruguay's Cape Verde slip
A 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia and Uruguay's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde leave Spain needing only a point against Uruguay on Saturday to top Group H and avoid Argentina in the last 32.
- Jun 21
Spain routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 for first World Cup win, Yamal and Oyarzabal dominate
Spain answered its critics with a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, as Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and assisted Lamine Yamal within 24 minutes to revive its 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 21
Yamal ignites Spain as Oyarzabal double seals 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia in Atlanta
Lamine Yamal scored on his first World Cup start and Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice in six minutes as Spain recovered from a sluggish opening draw to thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H on Sunday.
- Jun 21
Spain routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Yamal and Oyarzabal star in Atlanta
Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal added a quick double as Spain recovered from a stuttering start with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Group H.
- Jun 21
Drug raid in Champigny-sur-Marne uncovers stolen Picasso portrait worth millions
A drug raid in a Paris suburb unexpectedly turned up a stolen Pablo Picasso painting worth millions, authorities said on Saturday.
- Jun 20
Spain seeks redemption against Saudi Arabia with Lamine Yamal poised to return and World Cup 2026 group stage pressure mounting
After a goalless draw with debutant Cape Verde, Spain must beat Saudi Arabia in Atlanta to avoid a potential last-16 clash with defending champions Argentina.
- Jun 15
Ilia Topuria loses UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at White House, vows rematch after first career defeat
The Hispano-Georgian fighter lost via TKO after the fourth round when the doctor stopped the bout due to severe eye injuries. Topuria, hospitalised with a possible orbital fracture, accepted the defeat without excuses on Instagram and promised a rematch against Gaethje.
