Spain coach De la Fuente embraces pressure as World Cup frontrunners
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is enjoying the pressure of being one of the favourites to win the World Cup, he said on the eve of Tuesday's friendly with Egypt in Barcelona.
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All Whites secure landmark initial victory against South American rivals
New Zealand thrashed 10-man Chile 4-1 on Monday in Auckland in their last home match before the World Cup, their first win ever against South American opposition.
Mikel Oyarzabal nets two as Spain dominate Serbia in World Cup preparation match
Mikel Oyarzabal’s first-half brace helped Spain to a convincing 3-0 friendly victory over Serbia, as La Roja extended their unbeaten streak in H2Hs to nine matches (W5, D4).
Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico says back-to-back World Cup titles would be a 'dream'
Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says becoming the first team to successfully defend the World Cup title in 64 years would be a "dream" for the three-time world champions.
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia features in four debut inclusions for Spains national team ahead of March internationals
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named in-form Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia in his 27-man squad on Friday as one of four maiden call-ups for friendlies later this month.
Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah to miss Liverpool's trip to Brighton and Egypt's fixture against Spain through injury
Injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss Saturday's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and Egypt's friendly with Spain on March 31st, manager Arne Slot said on Friday.
UEFA cancels Spain versus Argentina Finalissima match
UEFA announced on Sunday that the Finalissima encounter between Euro 2024 champions Spain and World Cup holders Argentina, originally planned for March 27 in Qatar, will not proceed. The governing bo…
The World Cup Winners - Records and Stats
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first tournament featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, takes place this summer from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Spain and Argentina set for Qatar showdown in intercontinental Finalissima
The European champions Spain and Copa America victors Argentina are scheduled to face off in the Finalissima global super final on March 27 in Qatar according to an announcement from the South Americ…
Spain defeat Germany to claim second women's Nations League crown
Spain retained their women's Nations League championship by securing a 3-0 victory in the second leg against Germany on Tuesday, after a 0-0 stalemate in the previous week's first encounter. Claudia…