Spain
Monday, 6 July 2026
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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![Bielsa defends Valverde substitution as Uruguay crash out]()
Bielsa defends Valverde substitution as Uruguay crash out
Marcelo Bielsa said he removed Federico Valverde for tactical reasons after Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Spain, as the captain reacted angrily.
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![Yéremy Pino injury scare leaves Spain waiting on tests]()
Yéremy Pino injury scare leaves Spain waiting on tests
Luis de la Fuente said Yeremy Pino may have broken his collarbone after the Crystal Palace winger played through Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay.
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![Uruguay vs Spain decided by Uruguay's collapse more than Spain's control]()
Uruguay vs Spain decided by Uruguay's collapse more than Spain's control
Uruguay vs Spain ended 0-1 after Alex Baena's 42nd-minute goal and Fernando Muslera's error, with Bielsa's side exiting after more chaos.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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![Nico Williams' fitness will decide Spain's World Cup run]()
Nico Williams' fitness will decide Spain's World Cup run
Williams featured in six of Spain's Euro 2024 goals. This season: six goals in 32 games due to fitness. His recovery will decide Spain's World Cup chances.
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![Julian Alvarez transfer request puts Atletico future in public view]()
Julian Alvarez transfer request puts Atletico future in public view
Julian Alvarez has said Atletico Madrid selling him this summer is “the best thing for everyone”, with Barcelona and Arsenal monitoring the situation.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
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![Spain player ratings vs Saudi Arabia]()
Spain player ratings vs Saudi Arabia
Spain's player ratings after a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia were led by Mikel Oyarzabal's 9.3, Lamine Yamal's 8.2 and Rodri's 8.2.
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![Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal and Oyarzabal make the difference]()
Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal and Oyarzabal make the difference
Lamine Yamal scored on his first World Cup start and Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0.
Friday, 19 June 2026
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Monday, 15 June 2026
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![Spain player ratings vs Cape Verde Islands show a night wasted up front]()
Spain player ratings vs Cape Verde Islands show a night wasted up front
Pedri led Spain's ratings, but Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal wasted chances in a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde Islands behind Vozinha.
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![Spain held by Cape Verde as Vozinha leads a deserved defensive stand]()
Spain held by Cape Verde as Vozinha leads a deserved defensive stand
Spain vs Cape Verde Islands ended 0-0 as Vozinha made seven saves and posted a 9.2 rating in Cape Verde's standout World Cup draw.
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![Lamine Yamal available for Spain, but not for 90 minutes]()
Lamine Yamal available for Spain, but not for 90 minutes
Lamine Yamal is available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde, but Luis de la Fuente says he is not ready for 90 minutes.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group C
Standings Group D
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Standings Group I
Standings Group J
Standings Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Standings Group L
Standings Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) | Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 18 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| 25 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 26 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 27 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 28 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 29 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |