The Latest Breaking News from Spain

Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Group Stage Concludes

Just 32 teams remain in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28

After 49 years of struggle, Spain leads LGBTIQ+ inclusion: inside the first Pride march

It was 1977, two years after Franco’s death, when a group of people made history for Spain’s LGTBIQ+ community by marching on Barcelona’s Ramblas after years in the shadows.

Euronews · Jun 28

Spain removes Gibraltar from its tax haven list after 35 years, adds Russia

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, removing Gibraltar after 35 years and adding Russia, in line with the European Union's position

Euronews · Jun 28

How stubborn Marcelo Bielsa provoked the bitter demise of Uruguay in World Cup implosion

Uruguay are out of the World Cup 2026 after a horrible defeat to Spain and, as Ed Malyon outlines, the tournament is the culmination of a drastic decline and series of disputes under Marcelo Bielsa

The Independent UK · Jun 27

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

The price of saying 'I do' in Spain: weddings cost €10,000 more in 2026

Two recent studies put the average cost of a wedding in Spain at between 25,000 and 32,000 euros. Nearly seven in ten couples spend more than planned, and 95% admit to financial stress. Housing is the major sacrifice that follows.

Euronews · 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

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

Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and England

Mauricio Pochettino’s team won their group after some impressive performances. But they’d probably need to beat some of the world’s best to claim the title

The Guardian - US · Jun 27

Spain Must Rediscover Attacking Formula or World Cup Ghosts Seem Destined to Return

La Roja won Group H comfortably but hasn’t been as convincing as other World Cup title contenders.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27