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Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence

The two substitutes combined on the World Cup winning goal not by changing the game, but by offering it what it needed, when it was needed

The Guardian - US · Jul 21

World Cup final player ratings: 9/10 for architect of Spain triumph but Argentina villain gets 3/10

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second World cup triumph for La Roja

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Lineup, key players to watch out and other details

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final lineup: Defending champions Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain reached the final after defeating France in their semi-final match. Argentina secured their spot by overcoming England in a dramatic semi-final comeback. Lionel Messi remains Argentina's key…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

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Spain XI vs Argentina: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup final

Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro fit to feature after missing training this week

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Spain vs Argentina: World Cup final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Reigning champions face European champions in tournament showpiece

Evening Standard · Jul 15

How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free

Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026.

TechRadar · Jul 14

Spain XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup semi-final

La Roja will need more from Lamine Yamal to reach another World Cup final

Evening Standard · Jul 12

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Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo

Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France

The Independent UK · Jul 10

How to watch Spain vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final as La Roja face Red Devils, team news

Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start for Belgium against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar · Jul 10

Spain XI vs Belgium: PEDRI OUT - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

European champions could get major fitness boost for huge quarter-final contest

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Portugal vs Spain: Merino scores in injury time to send La Roja to quarter-finals

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday, extending La Roja's run without conceding a goal and putting an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.

France 24 · Jul 6

How to watch Portugal vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channel, World Cup highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal both start, while Joao Felix replaces Rafael Leao on the left wing for Portugal against Spain. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar · Jul 6

Spain XI vs Portugal: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Nico Williams pushing to return in massive last-16 clash between neighbours

Evening Standard · Jul 4

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Evening Standard · Jul 2

Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal at the double as Lamine Yamal shines for La Roja

European champions will face Portugal or Croatia next

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2

Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal at the double as European champions impress

Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain proved too strong for Austria in a 3-0 win at the SoFi Stadium to take their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Are you watching, France? Spain breeze past Austria – and this is why they’re peaking at just the right time

Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal’s double and a first international goal for Pedro Porro secured a comfortable passage to the last 16 for the Spanish. And next up? Either Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal or Luka Modric’s Croatia

France 24 · Jul 2

World Cup 2026: Spain cruise into last 16 with win over Austria

Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.

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TechRadar · Jul 2

How to watch Spain vs Austria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lamine Yamal's side begin knockout campaign, team news

Dani Olmo and Pedro Porro start in place of Mikel Merino and Marcos Llorente as Spain take on Austria at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Spain XI vs Austria: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

La Roja’s win over Uruguay came at a cost

The Economic Times · Jun 27

FIFA World Cup: Spain overcome group stage block; take first step towards resurgence

Spain marks a significant milestone at the FIFA World Cup by finally breaking a 14-year group stage winless streak, proudly claiming the top spot in Group H with a vital victory against Uruguay. The match was electrified by Alex Baena's late goal, securing La Roja's first tournament win over Uruguay…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Spain vs Uruguay: Who is Alex Baena? Midfielder's goal sends Spain into World Cup knockout stage

Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to finish top of Group H and qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with Alex Baena scoring the decisive goal. The 24-year-old Atletico Madrid winger netted his first World Cup goal, continuing his rise after spells with Villarreal and Girona. The defeat knocked Uruguay…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Uruguay’s shock early exit ends with red card as Baena sends Spain through

Álex Baena scored the only goal as Spain secured top spot in Group H and sent home a Uruguay side who had Agustín Canobbio sent off late on

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa explains stunning Fernando Muslera half-time change after howler against Spain

The veteran goalkeeper has made three errors that have led to goals for Uruguay’s opponents in a dreadful World Cup campaign

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Spain XI vs Uruguay: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

La Roja need a point and changes are minimal

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