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Spain unveils post-World Cup squad in Ceuta amid football debate over the city

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chose Ceuta as the setting for the first squad announcement of Spain’s senior national team since its 2026 World Cup triumph, giving the event a broader dimension beyond the sporting calendar. On Friday, September 18, national coach Luis de la Fuente......

World Cup trophy arrives in Ceuta amid political and security tensions

The FIFA World Cup trophy won by Spain’s national football team arrived in Ceuta on Friday as part of a nationwide tour, in a visit that unfolded against a backdrop of heightened political and security tensions surrounding the Spanish enclave. According to Spanish media reports, Spanish Football......

Scaloni expects “exceptional” World Cup final as Argentina face Spain

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has described the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain as an “exceptional” encounter, praising La Roja’s quality and insisting that the European side fully deserves its place in football’s biggest match. Speaking during his pre-match......

Luis de la Fuente hails Spain as the world's best team after World Cup final qualification

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente praised his players after their impressive victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, describing his squad as "the best team in the world" following a performance that secured a place in the tournament's final. Speaking after the match,......

Spain coach expects closely contested World Cup semi-final against France

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against France will be a tightly contested encounter between two of the world's strongest national teams. Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Dallas, De la Fuente described the upcoming clash as a balanced......

Lamine Yamal’s Instagram post reignites Spain-France rivalry before Nations League semi-final

Spanish winger Lamine Yamal reignited tensions ahead of the UEFA Nations League semi-final against France by sharing a video on Instagram. The clip showed his goal against France in last year’s Euro 2024 semi-final. The timing drew immediate attention. French daily L’Équipe described......

Spain seeks to maintain unbeaten streak against Netherlands in Nations League quarter-finals

Spain is set to continue its defense of the Nations League title on Thursday evening as they face the Netherlands in the first leg of the quarter-finals at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m., with fans able to follow the live action on BeIN Sports Arabic, BeIN Sports......

Spain's Dominance Continues, Bigger Tests Await

Spain's dominant performance in the group stages, winning all three matches without conceding a goal, established them as heavy favorites going into their knockout match against Georgia. However, their path to victory was not without challenges, as Georgia surprised them with an early goal against......

The Dream in Red and Gold Lives On: De la Fuente Retained at Spain's Helm Until 2026

Luis de la Fuente's tenure as Spain's national team coach is set to continue unabated. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) officially confirmed on Tuesday the extension of his contract until 2026, signifying their unwavering trust in the ambitious tactician. In a succinct yet clear......