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Pau Cubarsí says Mbappé does not scare Spain before World Cup semi-final
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has insisted Kylian Mbappé does not intimidate Spain as they prepare to face France in a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final.
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Barca Universal
· Jul 7, 2026
Barcelona defender excelling at the World Cup – no goals conceded in five matches
At the start of the year, Barcelona fans weren’t overly confident about whether Pau Cubarsi would be a regular starter for Spain in the World Cup this summer.Thanks to improved performances coupled ...
NBC News
· Jun 21, 2026
Nuno Gomes: "España debe salir con los mejores"
La selección española alineó a Lamine Yamal como titular para enfrentar a la selección de Arabia Saudí. Así, Luis de la Fuente despeja todas las dudas frente al joven del Barcelona y delinea la manera de jugar para conseguir la primera victoria del torneo
SkySports
Spain finally announce World Cup arrival as Yamal, Oyarzabal star in Saudi win
Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were the stars of the show as Spain finally announced their arrival at the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
World Cup guide: Lamine Yamal leads Spain as Ronaldo and Modric meet in veteran showdown
World Cup guide: Lamine Yamal leads Spain as Ronaldo and Modric meet in veteran showdown
Vanguard News
· Jun 21, 2026
‘Absurd’ to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The post ‘Absurd’ to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout appeared first on Vanguard News.
Football Espana
· Jul 2, 2026
Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez
El periodista Roberto Gómez acusa al Barcelona de chantaje al Atlético y advierte que el club rojiblanco ignorará a Laporta en el caso Julián Álvarez. The post Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez appeared first on Football España.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
World Cup 2026: He’s dangerous in one area – Unai Simon warns Spain about Ronaldo
Spain goalkeeper, Unai Simon, has warned his team about one area where Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is dangerous. Portugal will face Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 fixture next week. Portugal had defeated Croatia in the Round of 32, while Spain had won against Austria. Speaking ahead of the encounter between Portugal and [] World Cup 2026: He’s dangerous in one area – Unai Simon warns Spain about Ronaldo
NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
FIFA World Cup: Lamine Yamal Joins Pele In Record Books, Spain Win 4-0
Spain vs Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Updates: Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F encounter, with Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal starring.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Mourinho to assess Real Madrid academy prospect during pre-season amid Premier League interest
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· Jul 6, 2026
Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction
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Legit.ng
· Jul 11, 2026
2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal fires warning to France ahead of Spain semi-final
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The Namibian
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown. The reigning European champions and Didier Deschamps’ French team face off at the ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas in what is seen by many as a ‘final [] The post ‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster appeared first on The Namibian.
Football | Mail Online
· Jun 21, 2026
Spain vs Saudi Arabia - World Cup Group H LIVE: European champions claim dominant victory
Spain vs Saudi Arabia - World Cup Group H LIVE: European champions claim dominant victory
Brisbane Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Spain crush Ronaldo's World Cup dream
Spain crush Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream with a 1-0 win over Portugal.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 6, 2026
Spain boss: Yamal ready for Portugal
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PSG Talk
· Jun 21, 2026
PSG interest in France national team defender assessed by top insider
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· Jul 2, 2026
2026 World Cup could still treat us to a Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo final "if the stars align"
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· Jun 29, 2026
Man Utd replacement among shock nine with more World Cup knockout goals than Cristiano Ronaldo
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Daily Mirror
· Jul 3, 2026
Lamine Yamal's little brother becomes unlikely viral star of World Cup and he's adorable
Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16, but it wasn't Lamine Yamal who had football fans talking after the match - it was an adorable moment involving his younger brother
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 5, 2026
Yamal sedia bersinar berdepan Portugal
ARLINGTON: Ketua jurulatih Sepanyol, Luis de la Fuente yakin bintang muda sensasi, Lamine Yamal akan sekali lagi mempamerkan aksi terbaik apabila pasukannya berdepan Portugal dalam saingan pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia, esok. Menurut De la Fuente, pemain berusia 18 tahun itu gemar menggalas tanggungjawab dalam perlawanan berprofil tinggi dan sentiasa bersedia menjadi tonggak pasukan. “Dia ... Read more The post Yamal sedia bersinar berdepan Portugal appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 6, 2026
Portugal v Spain: Predicted line-ups, stats and preview ahead of World Cup last-16 clash
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 13, 2026
Lamine Yamal aims to steal Kylian Mbappe’s FIFA World Cup thunder in semifinal showdown
Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Spain vs. Portugal Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match
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