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Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la…

France 24

Spain v Belgium LIVE: Super-sub Merino strikes late winner again to seal World Cup quarter-final win

Mikel Merino, for the second game in a row, scored late on – after an error from goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who had replaced the injured Thibaut Courtois

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Spain 1-0 Portugal: Mikel Merino strikes late as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out

Merino struck deep into stoppage time to fire Spain past Portugal in Dallas and book Luis de la Fuente’s side a place in the World Cup 2026…

The National (Scotland)

Portugal vs. Spain Player Ratings: Merino Dashes Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream

Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike saw La Roja past their Iberian neighbors in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Portugal vs. Spain Predictions

Spain enter as -110 favorites with three clean sheets in four World Cup 2026 matches. Here's our pick for the Iberian derby at AT&T Stadium on July 6.

Sports Lens

Portugal vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Iberian foes collide with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.

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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

Family ties and focus: Lamine Yamal carries burden of Spain’s World Cup dream

The 18-year-old is leading a nation’s effort to win a second title – to the delight of his three-year-old brother

The Guardian - AU

Spain Player Ratings vs. Austria: Rampant Roja Ease Into Last 16

Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice for La Roja as Austria was easily cast aside.

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs Austria LIVE: Oyarzabal brace eases European champions through World Cup last 32

Two strikes from Mikel Oyarzabal and a header from Pedro Porro have set up a meeting with the winners of Portugal v Croatia

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 R32 Spain vs. Austria Predictions and Picks

Spain vs. Austria at SoFi Stadium on July 2: our pick is Spain to win and over 2.5 goals, with Austria scoring five in the group stage.

Sports Lens

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 Economic Times

Spain Player Ratings vs. Uruguay: Objective Achieved on Night to Quickly Forget

Luis de la Fuente’s men duked out a battling performance against frustrated opponents.

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Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Uruguay—World Cup Group H

Luis de la Fuente’s La Roja is well positioned to finish at the top of Group H.

The Guardian - UK

Guns for hire and gegenpress eggheads bring World Cup subplots aplenty

In today’s Football Daily: Shining a light on maverick managerial match-ups, and Leo Østigård’s exhaustion

The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal a genius ‘like Dalí or Michelangelo’, says Spain’s De la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente urged people not to compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or ‘anyone’ – but said he was like two famous artists

The Independent UK

Spain v Cape Verde LIVE: World Cup debutants earn famous draw against struggling La Roja

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: A heroic defensive effort ensured the game remained level

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Lamine Yamal fitness concerns addressed by Luis de la Fuente ahead of Spain vs Cape Verde

Spain kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign against Cape Verde amid Lamine Yamal's recent injury struggles

Sports Lens

Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup Preview: Yamal and Nico Williams Fitness Doubts Add Betting Value

Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Spain enter as tournament co-favorites and reigning European champions, priced at -1000 at BetOnline, while Cape Verde make their first ever World Cup appearance…

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Cabo Verde—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The European champion gets its World Cup campaign away against a debutant.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Cabo Verde: World Cup Group H

Lamine Yamal has trained in the build-up to La Roja’s World Cup opener.

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success

Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites

The Independent UK

‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager

SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager

Sports Lens

Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Spain host Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15 in their Group H opener. Our pick: Spain win and over 3.5 goals against a side making its World Cup debut.

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