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Spain's players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout

Heartbreak for Croatia as Spain win Nations League

Spain beat Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win their first title in a decade as they secured the Nations League on Sunday.

Soccer • 18 Jun 23

Joselu celebrates his late winner against Italy in the Dutch city of Enschede

Super-sub Joselu sends Spain to Nations League final

Joselu came off the bench to grab a late winner as Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final against Croatia with a 2-1 win over Italy in Enschede.

Soccer • 15 Jun 23

Vinicius Jr has been a target for racist abuse in Spain

Brazil to play Spain in anti-racism campaign

Brazil will play a friendly match against Spain at the Bernabeu in March next year as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, the Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales said.

Soccer • 13 Jun 23

The Under-17s are looking to shock Spain in the quarter-finals

Ireland have no fear of Spain with semi spot at stake

They did it the hard way, but the Republic of Ireland Under-17s showed great character to qualify for the knock-out stages of the European Championships in Hungary.

Soccer • 27 May 23

Ireland will face the Spanish on the back of an impressive win over Hungary

Ireland will face Spain in Under-17 Euro quarter-finals

The Republic of Ireland will take on Spain in the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship on Saturday, kick-off 7pm (Irish time).

Soccer • 24 May 23

Scott McTominay celebrates his first goal of the night

Scots claim famous win as McTominay brace sinks Spain

Super Scott McTominay was again the two-goal hero as Scotland stunned Spain with a sensational 2-0 Euro 2024 qualifying win at a delirious Hampden Park.

Soccer • 28 Mar 23

Morocco announce joint bid for 2030 World Cup

Morocco have announced a joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Soccer • 14 Mar 23

Caitlin Foord was among the goals for Australia

Matildas boss eager to cool expectations

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has warned against the Matildas getting carried away with their form after they beat Spain 3-2 in the Cup of Nations to extend their winning streak to six matches.

Soccer • 20 Feb 23

Spain take on Italy in the Nations League semi-finals

Italy play Spain, Dutch face Croatia in Nations League

World Cup bronze medallists Croatia were drawn against hosts the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-finals while Italy and Spain will reprise their rivalry in the competition in the other semi.

Soccer • 25 Jan 23

Ireland are back in action on Monday against Italy

Ireland beaten by Spain in Nations Cup opener

Hosts Spain inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Ireland as Sean Dancer's side made a losing start to their Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Valencia.

Hockey • 11 Dec 22

The Ronaldo show rolls back into town on Tuesday

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 17

Match 55 and 56 of the Qatar World Cup will see the quarter-final line-up confirmed as Spain meet Morocco before Portugal clash with Switzerland.

Soccer • 06 Dec 22

Walid Regragui's Morocco side face Spain at 3pm on Tuesday

Morocco plotting Spain upset in last 16

Morocco have warned Spain they will "come out swinging" in a bid to pull off another huge World Cup upset.

Soccer • 05 Dec 22

Portugal boss Fernando Santos was not happy with his captain's reaction to being substituted

World Cup digest: Santos 'didn't like' Ronaldo reaction

Speculation regarding the future of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and his outburst following his substitution against South Korea were in sharp focus on Monday ahead of their World Cup last-16 game against Switzerland.

Soccer • 05 Dec 22

Hajime Moriyasu orchestrated a second win over a European football giant as Japan edged out Spain

Japan boss Moriyasu: 'We played as one'

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the determination of his side after a stunning second-half comeback saw them beat Spain to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as Group E winners.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Germany left cursing Japan win - recap

Japan sensationally beat Spain 2-1 at the World Cup but both sides progress to the knockout stages, with group rivals Germany exiting the tournament despite beating Costa Rica 4-2.

Soccer • 01 Dec 22

Kaoru Mitoma of Japan crosses the ball for his side's second goal

Japan stun Spain to secure World Cup last-16 spot

Japan staged their second stunning turnaround of the World Cup when they beat 2010 champions Spain 2-1 with two quickfire goals and advanced to the last 16 along with their beaten opponents.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

Niclas Fullkrug (R) celebrates with Germany's coach Hans-Dieter Flick after scoring against Spain

Flick delighted with late bloomer Fullkrug's impact

Hansi Flick praised the determination of Niclas Fullkrug after he came off the bench to score an equaliser against Spain and keep Germany's World Cup hopes alive.

Soccer • 28 Nov 22

Sub Niclas Fullkrug drove home the leveller

Fullkrug leveller keeps Germany in World Cup mix

Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to earn Germany a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Spain and keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Soccer • 27 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Spain 1-1 Germany recap

Read how it all unfolded as Spain and Germany shared the spoils.

Soccer • 27 Nov 22

Kai Havertz agrees Germany's recent tournament record has been poor

Germany keen to arrest tournament slump against Spain

Germany's players have processed their shock World Cup opening defeat to Japan and despite bad tournament statistics in recent years they are determined to find their feet against Spain on Sunday.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

World Cup Podcast: Scintillating Spain, Germany stunned

Raf Diallo and James McMahon review Wednesday's 2022 World Cup action which saw Japan stun Germany, Spain thrash Costa Rica and Belgium escape with a narrow win over Canada. Plus they look ahead to Thursday when Brazil and Portugal enter the fray.

Soccer • 23 Nov 22

Seventh heaven for Luis Enrique's Spain

Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday, their biggest ever winning margin at a World Cup, helped by two goals by Ferran Torres and strikes by five other players to send a resounding message to the rest of the teams in Qatar.

World Cup 2022 • 23 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Spain 7-0 Costa Rica recap

Spain open their 2022 FIFA World Cup Group E account with a 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Nov 22

'Sadio is world class, he is my friend and I will miss him,' said Van Dijk

World Cup digest: Van Dijk laments Mane's absence

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk says the World Cup will be poorer without his former clubmate Sadio Mane, even though the Dutch now face a weaker Senegal side in their Group A opener on Monday.

World Cup 2022 • 18 Nov 22

(l-r) Portuguese Football Federation President Fernando Santos, Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales and Ukraine Football Federation President Andriy Pavelko

Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's 2030 World Cup bid

Ukraine has joined Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) hailing it as an act of European solidarity.

Soccer • 05 Oct 22