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Spain Player Ratings vs. Belgium: More Merino Magic Sets Up Mouthwatering Semifinal

La Roja needed more late magic to extend its staggering unbeaten run to 36 games.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Forget Lamine Yamal and Pedri – why impenetrable Spain are built on a rock-solid defence

Spain remain the only team yet to concede a goal and have shattered clean sheet records at this tournament – but can Belgium go where no team has gone before this summer in the all-European quarter-final clash?

The Independent UK · Jul 10

‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence

The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Luis de la Fuente: ‘I say this with the greatest respect: we have the best midfield in the world’

Spain’s manager answers your questions on advice for Lamine Yamal, the hardest thing about being a coach and how the current team compares to the winners of 2010

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

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

‘You Can See’—Spain Manager Reveals Lamine Yamal Plan vs. Austria in World Cup Round of 32

The teenager is set for a starring role in the round of 32 of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Spain and Portugal eye World Cup last 16

LOS ANGELES - European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday as Algeria look to salvage some pride for African football.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

Fabián Ruiz: ‘It’s not important who plays, it’s important we support each other’

On the eve of their last-32 game with Austria, Fabián Ruiz tells Sid Lowe about Spain’s team spirit and finding his rhythm after injury

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Spain’s Nico Williams hits out at ‘completely unnecessary’ Uruguay tackle that injured him

Spain’s Nico Williams has strongly criticised the ‘completely unnecessary’ tackle by a Uruguay player which left him with another injury

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

‘Maximum Concern’—Spain’s Hopes of World Cup Glory Handed Major Injury Blows

The World Cup is yet to really get going for the 2010 winners.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27