NEW DELHI: France coach Didier Deschamps downplayed the concerns Kylian Mbappéof fitness, confirming that the captain is expected to be available for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain.Mbappe picked up a minor ankle injury during France’s 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco but is not expected to miss the crucial clash. Deschamps provides Mbappe…
L-R: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced a semi-final worthy of the tournament’s biggest stage, with the world’s top four teams – France, Argentina, Spain and England – all reaching the last four for the first time since the 1990 edition.It marks a rare moment in…
Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon appeared at the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on Friday, July 10, when Spain faced Belgium at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon join them Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Brad and Ines took their seats in the VIP box, where…
Spain’s incredible defensive run at the FIFA World Cup it finally came to an end, but it wasn’t enough to prevent them from reaching the semi-finals. Goalkeeper Unai Simón’s record of 650 minutes was broken by Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday before Spain secured a 2-1 victory thanks to a late goal from Mikel…
Mikel Merino’s late goal secured Spain’s World Cup semi-final. This win also matched Argentina’s record for the second longest unbeaten run. Spain now have a 36-match unbeaten streak in international football. (AP Photo) Mikel Merino’s dramatic 88th-minute winner against Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday night sent Spain into the World Cup semi-finals…
Spain’s Mikel Merino (6) celebrates after his victory in the World Cup quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Super-sub Mikel Merino became a hero once again, scoring a dramatic 88th-minute winner to fire Spain into the World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday.Spain will now face…
Spain Vs Belgium Live: Lineups are in: Big guns return for Belgium, Ruiz moves on for Spain The official team sheets are out in Los Angeles, and there are some massive talking points for both sides. Spain: Coach Luis de la Fuente makes just one tweak to the side that sent Portugal out. Fabián Ruiz…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside. Earlier, Spain saw off Portugal to win the Iberian derby, while Belgium won the world’s approval by…
Spain’s Mikel Merino scores the opening goal as Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa (1) tries to stop him during the World Cup round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain. (AP Photo) A moment of sheer tactical brilliance in the dying moments of the match saw Spain break Portuguese hearts and book their place in the…
Spain’s defense set a World Cup milestone by recording six consecutive clean sheets, with goalkeeper Unai Simon boasting a remarkable 609-minute scoreless streak. (AP Photo) A top-class defensive wall and record-breaking goalkeeping have propelled Spain into the World Cup history books. By beating arch-rivals Portugal 1-0 in a high-altitude clash on Monday, La Roja broke…
FIFA World Cup Round of 7 Live: Team news is in! Both lineups confirmed for the blockbuster clash The team sheets are closed here in Dallas, and the two managers have called explosive formations for this monumental Iberian derby. England’s Anthony Taylor will be the man in charge of the whistle tonight. PORTUGAL STARTING XI:…
Spain soccer team (via Getty Images) Spain continued their impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in the Round of 32. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added another goal as Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the round of 16 with another dominant performance.The…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has added another remarkable milestone to his fast-growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to record 10 wins at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by the France captain. Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old completed the…
Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its decisive phase, with the 48-team field quickly whittling down to just 16 nations as the Round of 16 kicks off this weekend. Every knockout game now carries the weight of history, with one team’s dream ending and another moving one step closer…
Spain’s impressive 3-0 win over Austria, highlighted by two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a header from Pedro Porro, secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup. (AP Photo) A clinical brace from Mikel Oyarzabal led a dominant Spain to an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria at the SoFi Stadium on Friday,…
Spain vs Austria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Spain will look to justify their status as one of the favorites for the FIFA World Cup when they face Austria in the Round of 32 on Thursday, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Luis de la Fuente’s side won…
A giant FIFA World Cup balloon (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa starting the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will be the favorites?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…
Spain players react after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 as Group H winners after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay at the Guadalajara Stadium,…
One of the outstanding matches of the final stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage takes place at the Guadalajara stadium in Mexico as Spain and Uruguay meet with qualification, first place and knockout seed all still in line in Group H. Spain came into the strongest position after collecting four points from…