Watch World Cup Day 16: Spain, Egypt, Cape Verde advance to Round of 32
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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27.06.2026
Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
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22.06.2026
Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay
Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit.
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22.06.2026
Football fans in Gaza gather to watch Spain-Saudi Arabia match
Palestinians in Gaza gathered to watch Spain's World Cup victory over Saudi Arabia.
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22.06.2026
Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Yamal makes a goal-scoring return for Spain as European champions get their World Cup campaign back on track.
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21.06.2026
Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.
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15.06.2026
Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.
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15.06.2026
Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup
Victor Munoz is also fit to play, as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.
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15.06.2026
Pope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath
Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo's weeklong tour of Spain.
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13.06.2026
Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
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11.06.2026
People flood Madrid streets to see Pope Leo’s flower-carpeted procession
Pope Leo XIV hails Spain’s ‘school of faith’ at Madrid Mass, urges unity amid vast Corpus Domini crowds.
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07.06.2026
Giant crowds greet Pope Leo at public mass in Madrid, Spain
The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass.
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07.06.2026
Pope Leo praises Spain’s ‘commitment to peace and solidarity’
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid and was welcomed by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
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06.06.2026
Spain’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad
Led by some outrageously young and talented players, are Spain set to repeat another Euro-World Cup double in 2026?
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06.06.2026
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Season award
Lamine Yamal will be an integral part of Spain's World Cup 2026 challenge and was key in Barcelona's La Liga defence.
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05.06.2026
Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintains the cases against his family and entourage are politically motivated.
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23.05.2026
Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe
High court is investigating Zapatero in airline case; ex-prime minister denies wrongdoing.
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19.05.2026
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
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19.05.2026
Bulgaria wins Eurovision for first time; Israel comes second amid boycott
Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia stage biggest political boycott in Eurovision history over Gaza war.
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17.05.2026
Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel's participation amid Gaza war.
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17.05.2026