- Jul 21
Messi speaks after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain: 'The pain is immense'
Lionel Messi broke his silence a day after Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, posting that the wound will take time to heal.
- Jul 21
Pau Cubarsí, 19, wins World Cup Best Young Player after Spain concedes just one goal all tournament
The Barcelona centre-back played every minute of Spain's campaign, making a goal-line clearance in the final and keeping seven clean sheets in eight matches.
- 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 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
Spain's Nico Williams blames Uruguay rival for 'unnecessary' tackle that left him and Yeremy Pino injured
Nico Williams hit out at Uruguay's Nicolás de la Cruz for a "completely unnecessary" tackle that caused a muscle injury, while teammate Yeremy Pino suffered a shoulder sprain in the same 1-0 victory that sent Uruguay home.
