Spain National Team

Oyarzabal competes for the ball against Portugal.
Analysis: Is Spain’s underwhelming attack part of their preparations to face France?
With Mikel Merino’s 91st minute winner, Spain snuck through the revolving Round of 16 door just before they were escorted into extra...
World Cup 2026
“I’m an admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s a model of values” – Spain manager Luis de la Fuente
Spain and Portugal face off in an Iberian derby for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday night, a game...
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Spain star sets World Cup record dating back to Italy 1990 tournament
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon had little to do during their 3-0 win over Austria in the Round of 32, but in the...
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Spain manager Luis de la Fuente points to area for improvement despite Austria performance
Spain laid a number of doubts over their credentias as potential World Cup winners to rest on Thursday, with a convincing 3-0...
World Cup 2026
Analysis: While Spain are polishing their weapons, Luis de la Fuente’s defence is shining
After Spain manipulated, tempted and sliced the Austrian press into neat sections on Thursday night, it was difficult to apply much focus...
World Cup 2026
Spain star Lamine Yamal gives preferred World Cup semi-finals – “My perfect four would be…”
Spain star Lamine Yamal has never been short of confidence, and believes that his side could make it to the semi-finals of...
World Cup 2026
Spain manager ‘more optimistic every day’, gives injury update on Liverpool’s Victor Munoz
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has maintained his steadfast optimism about his side’s chances of lifting the 2026 World Cup this...
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Analysis: Spain must find their rhythm or play to a different one after Austria test
“We’re the only national team that are required to play well as well as win,” says Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old face of...
World Cup 2026
Nico Williams could miss the rest of the World Cup.
Spain given minor reprieve on disastrous double-injury blow
Spain may yet see Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams in action again before the end of the World Cup, although neither player...
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De la Fuente's instructions against Cape Verde.
Spain manager fumes over officiating in Uruguay win: “Hopefully we can play normal games from here”
The officiating at the FIFA World Cup is coming under increasing scrutiny over the past week, following a series of strange decisions,...
World Cup 2026
Spain hit with major double injury blow with two stars potentially out of World Cup
Spain made it through to the knockout stages as group winners on Friday night, following a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their...
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Spain manager not expecting changes, gives take on Alex Baena-Fede Valverde battle
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hinted that he will play his strongest side available against Uruguay in their final group...
World Cup 2026