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USWNT to face No. 1 Spain in two U.S. friendlies in October
The U.S. Women's National Team will host World No. 1 Spain in two friendlies this October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.,The Americans are the defending Olympic champions and the Spaniards are the defending FIFA Women's World Cup champions.,The teams will tangle on Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washin...
Mikel Merino's goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France
Mikel Merino came off the bench again to save Spain, scoring the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute to defeat Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal in Inglewood, Calif., on Friday.,A spot in the July 19 final will be at stake when Spain plays France in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. The French are se...
Stingy Spain take scoreless streak into semifinals vs. Belgium
Mikel Merino is relishing Spain's opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup, although first up is a quarterfinal matchup against Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., on Friday.,Merino played a major role as Spain stayed alive with his stoppage-time goal in a 1-0 win against Portugal in the ...
Stingy Spain takes scoreless streak into semifinals vs. Belgium
Mikel Merino is relishing Spain's opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup, although first up is a quarterfinal matchup against Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., on Friday.,Merino played a major role as Spain stayed alive with his stoppage-time goal in a 1-0 win against Portugal in the ...
Spain eliminate rival Portugal in Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup exit
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to lift Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Portugal in Monday's round of 16 clash in Arlington, Texas.,Merino's goal six minutes after his insertion takes La Roja to their first quarterfinals si...
As Portugal face Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo feels no pressure to go out on top
After confirming this will be his last World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo insisted that whenever his final match arrives, he will walk away at peace.,And yes, even if that comes as soon as Monday in Portugal's round of 16 clash with Spain in Arlington, Texas.,"I'm going to be perfectly honest, regardless ...
Mikel Oyarzabal nets 2 as Spain roll past Austria into round of 16
Mikel Oyarzabal scored his third and fourth goals of the World Cup and Spain eased into the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif.,Pedro Porro added his first-ever goal for Spain after halftime, a header that, for all intents and purposes, ensured victory ...
Spain try to live up to expectations against undeterred Austria
Spain will try to win their first knockout match at a World Cup since capturing the 2010 title when they face an Austrian side that should be unmoved by high-quality European opposition.,Spain entered the tournament as one of the oddsmakers' favorites after winning the 2024 European Championships. T...
Spain eke out win to finish atop Group H, eliminate Uruguay
Alex Baena scored in the 42nd minute as Spain topped Uruguay 1-0 to capture the top spot in Group H of the World Cup on Friday in Zapopan, Mexico.,In a lackluster match in which both teams struggled to create quality chances, Unai Simon had two saves for Spain, who won their second straight match af...
Lamine Yamal makes his mark as Spain rout Saudi Arabia
Teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal in his first World Cup start, Mikel Oyarzabal added a first-half brace, and Spain eased to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Sunday's Group H clash in Atlanta.,1,Oyarzabal also provided the assist on Yamal's opener as Spain (1-0-1, 4 points) rebounded f...
Spain seek reset vs. Saudi Arabia after opening draw
Spain extended their unbeaten streak in competitive fixtures to 32 matches during their World Cup opener last week.,And yet, it was hard not to see La Roja's scoreless draw against debutant Cape Verde -- the third-least-populated country to ever qualify for the World Cup -- as a disastrous start for...
Cape Verde stun Spain, play to draw in World Cup debut
Although it wasn't a win, Cape Verde delivered a World Cup debut for the ages Monday afternoon when they stifled Spain for a 0-0 draw in the opening match for both teams in Group H play in Atlanta.,Spain, who rank second in the FIFA/Coca Cola world rankings, controlled the match in all phases but we...
Spain, France open as World Cup favorites; USMNT popular longshot
The 2026 World Cup finally kicks off on Thursday with Spain and France as the clear pre-tournament favorites.,Spain, ranked second in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings, are co-favorites at +450 by BetMGM along with third-ranked France. Spain are the book's third biggest liability and lead the way...
Spain expects Lamine Yamal to be ready for opener
Spain is expecting teen phenom Lamine Yamal to be available for the June 15 World Cup opener against Cape Verde in Atlanta.,The 18-year-old midfielder missed the end of Barcelona's season with a left hamstring strain, and the injury will keep him idle for Monday's final tune-up friendly against Peru...
Lamine Yamal not traveling for Spain’s final World Cup tune-up
As he rehabs his injured left hamstring, Lamine Yamal is staying behind at Spain's base camp in Chattanooga, Tenn., rather than joining the team for its final pre-World Cup friendly.,Spain won't bring teenage phenom Yamal or forwards Nico Williams and Victor Munoz to face Peru on Monday in Puebla, M...
Spain coach: Yamal could be fit for World Cup opener
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the team's first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15 as the forward recovers from a torn left hamstring.,Yamal suffered the injury during a match for Barcelona on April 22. He was ruled out for the remainder of the cl...
Zero Real Madrid players make Spain's World Cup squad
Spain named injured forward Lamine Yamal to a 26-man World Cup roster that for the first time will feature zero players from Real Madrid.,The 18-year-old Yamal tore his left hamstring in an April 22 game for FC Barcelona and missed the rest of the club's La Liga campaign.,Previous reports said Yamal...
Spain's Fermin Lopez (foot) confirms he'll miss World Cup
Fermin Lopez of Spain is out of the World Cup following surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, he announced Wednesday on social media.,The surgery took place on Monday. The midfielder is expected to be sidelined for three months.,"Life -- and football -- can be cruel precisely when you leas...
Report: Spain F Lamine Yamal to miss World Cup opener
Forward Lamine Yamal is not expected to play in Spain's World Cup opener on June 15 against Cape Verde at Atlanta because of a hamstring injury, The Athletic reported Monday.,Yamal's FC Barcelona teammate Fermin Lopez was less fortunate after he was essentially ruled out for Spain's World Cup run be...
Bengals, Falcons to square off in 2026 Madrid game
The Atlanta Falcons will face the Cincinnati Bengals when the NFL plays its second regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, on Nov. 8 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the league announced on Tuesday.,The NFL also played a game at the 70-year home of soccer power Real Madrid last November, when the Washing...