SPAIN NEWS

Mexico slates 2 WCup warmups in US but missing some regulars

Mexico will play a pair of World Cup warmups in September but is likely to be missing its European-based players because the matches are not on FIFA international fixture dates

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain and Portugal meet to discuss bid for 2030 World Cup

Soccer officials and government authorities from Spain and Portugal have met to discuss a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup

JUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US to play Japan, Saudi Arabia in last World Cup warmups

The United States will play Japan and Saudia Arabia in its last two World Cup warmups

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With a record 6 teams, Asia resets goals for World Cup

Australia’s win over Peru in the intercontinental playoffs guaranteed an unprecedented six teams from the Asian confederation at the World Cup

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 FIFA Men's World Cup draw: The eight groups are set

The 32 teams have been sorted into eight groups and now know their opening opponents for Qatar 2022.

JUNE 14, 2022

Costa Rica going to World Cup, beats New Zealand in playoff

Costa Rica has completed a 32-nation World Cup lineup by beating New Zealand 1-0 in an intercontinental playoff

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain celebrates rise of 'volcano' Gavi ahead of World Cup

Spain will enter the summer break at the top of its Nations League group and knowing that teenager Gavi Páez has what it takes to make it to the World Cup

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA Nations League top plays: Spain beats Czechia, Switzerland tops Portugal

The UEFA Nations League continued Sunday with Spain beating Czechia and Switzerland topping Portugal. Here are the top plays!

JUNE 12, 2022

Portugal loses to Swiss in Nations League, Spain tops group

Portugal left Cristiano Ronaldo at home and lost 1-0 at Switzerland in the Nations League

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA Nations League: Portugal, Spain shut out opponents

The UEFA Nations League continued Thursday with Portugal-Czechia and Switzerland-Spain in action. Here are the top plays!

JUNE 9, 2022

Ronaldo adds to record goal tally; Haaland, Gavi also score

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his world record-extending 116th and 117th goals for Portugal in the Nations League

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo scores twice in Portugal win, Czechia-Spain draw

The UEFA Nations League continued with Czech Republic-Spain and Portugal-Switzerland in action. Here are Sunday's top plays.

JUNE 5, 2022

Brazil faces Japan in friendly with lesser focus on Neymar

Brazil goes up against Japan in a soccer friendly in the new National Stadium in Tokyo that hosted the Olympics just under a year ago

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Ukraine or Wales to World Cup; Spain in Prague

The final European spot at the World Cup will be determined in Cardiff where Wales hosts a Ukraine side trying to deliver an uplifting sporting success amid the ongoing Russian inv...

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shakira and soccer star Gerard Piqué confirm split

Colombian pop star Shakira and her partner, Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué, are splitting up

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo, Portugal avoid loss; Spain disappointed in Nations League

Spain started strong, but Ronaldo & Co. equalized late to secure a point for Portugal. Doug McIntyre offers three takeaways from the match.

JUNE 2, 2022