World Cup Qualifiers: Spain Top Group as Pablo Sarabia Penalty Sinks Greece
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Spain Top Group as Pablo Sarabia Penalty Sinks Greece

News 18  

A penalty from Spain’s Pablo Sarabia secured a 1-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier away to Greece on Thursday, meaning ‘La Roja’ need a point from their showdown with Sweden at the weekend to secure a place at next year’s World Cup finals. With nine players missing due to injury, Spain coach Luis Enrique surprisingly left Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Cesar Azpilicueta out of his starting lineup. Spain’s winner came after Dimitris Giannoulis fouled Inigo Martinez and Sarabia confidently converted the spot-kick. After Sweden’s surprise 2-0 defeat nL1N2S2248 in Georgia, Spain lead Group B with 16 points, one ahead of the Swedes who they host on Sunday in their final group match.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland

The Hindu  

A late penalty converted by Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in its final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday, with the Spaniards guaranteed top spot before kick off and the Swiss already confirmed as relegated. Spain opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Yeremy Pino fired home after Pedri had his penalty saved, before …

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall
5 months ago

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Juanlu Sanchez came off the bench to fire Spain to a record-equaling fifth Olympic men’s soccer final on Monday. “The moment passed so fast that I didn’t even realize it, but then when you realized that you scored the goal that puts your team in the final, well, I’m really happy,” Sanchez said. “It’s basically a World …

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener

Hindustan Times  

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2. Argentina's Cristian Medina scored deep in injury time to salvage what looked like a 2-2 draw, but the decision ruling out …

Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal won’t be allowed to take part in penalties in Euro Cup 2024 final; here’s why
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal won’t be allowed to take part in penalties in Euro Cup 2024 final; here’s why

Live Mint  

Lamine Yamal hit the headlines across the globe after scoring a historic goal for Spain. When La Roja were trailing 1-0 against France in the Euro Cup 2024 semifinal, Yamal scored a remarkable goal from outside the box into the top corner. Since German laws will be followed, Lamine Yamal, as per the laws, is not allowed to take part …

Which team will Spain face? Who is England up against? Here's how Euro 2024 semifinal fixtures look like
6 months ago

Which team will Spain face? Who is England up against? Here's how Euro 2024 semifinal fixtures look like

Hindustan Times  

After three weeks of riveting action, the 2024 edition of the European Championship is down to just four teams, who will remain for a place in the final and lift the coveted trophy on July 14 at the Olympiastadion Berlin. Later on Saturday, Euro 2020 runner-up England beat Switzerland via penalties while Euro 1988 winner Netherlands became the final team …

Euro 2024: Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany

The Hindu  

Substitute headed Spain into the semifinals of the European Championship as they snatched a 2-1 win over Germany in extra time on Friday. Florian Wirtz’s equalizer in the last minute of regulation time sent the gripping quarterfinal to extra time after Dani Olmo — who set up Merino’s winner — netted the opener early in the second half. This was …

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal
6 months ago

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

A Mikel Merino goal in the last moments of extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over host Germany in an enthralling Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday between the tournament’s two most successful nations. Spain was the better side for the first hour and wasted several opportunities before Dani Olmo gave it a deserved lead six minutes after …

Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
6 months ago

Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany

Associated Press  

STUTTGART, Germany — Spain and its fans celebrated as if they’d won the European Championship. Spain snatched a 2-1 win in extra time on Friday thanks to substitute Mikel Merino’s header in the 119th minute. “We were so close, that’s what makes it so bitter,” Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said after the final match of his excellent career. Despite the …

Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait
6 months, 1 week ago

Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three wins from three and impressive across the …

Euro 2024: Spain coach plays down favourites tag after topping group
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Spain coach plays down favourites tag after topping group

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente rang in ten changes to his starting eleven. La Roja, already assured of a round of 16 spot in Euro 2024 after beating Croatia and Italy, could afford that luxury when they took on Albania on Monday night. TOPSHOT - Spain's forward #11 Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the …

Much-changed Spain beats Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stage
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Much-changed Spain beats Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stage

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Spain changed almost its entire lineup and still kept up its victorious start to the European Championship with a 1-0 win over Albania, which was eliminated on Monday. With his team already assured of winning Group B, coach Luis de la Fuente changed 10 of his starters and Spain won all three group games at a Euros …

Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Europe beware — Spain might just be back. “I think it was the best Spain performance I have taken charge of,” coach Luis de la Fuente said. The sky is the limit.” Spain totally dominated defending champion Italy, with 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal further enhancing his reputation as one of soccer’s most exciting young stars. They caused …

Euro 2024: Young stars give Spain hope amid institutional chaos
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Young stars give Spain hope amid institutional chaos

Firstpost  

Spain are not classed among the favourites to win Euro 2024, but their young stars could propel them far. Spain’s quality faded since, with the team going 11 years before winning another trophy, a drought ended by Nations League glory last year. Luis Enrique’s Spain passed endlessly at the 2022 World Cup, as was the coach’s wont, but they fell …

Jenni Hermoso plays again for Spain after World Cup kiss scandal with Rubiales
1 year, 2 months ago

Jenni Hermoso plays again for Spain after World Cup kiss scandal with Rubiales

The Hindu  

Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso played for her country on Friday for the first time since disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her during the Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. Hermoso, 33, came on as a second-half substitute for world champions Spain in its Nations League match against Italy in Salerno, after not being selected for games …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Spain’s 2-0 victory leaves champagne on ice for Scotland
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Spain’s 2-0 victory leaves champagne on ice for Scotland

The Hindu  

Alvaro Morata and Oihan Sancet scored second-half goals as Spain ensured there would be no Scottish party with a 2-0 victory in their Euro 2024 Group A encounter on Thursday, leaving a frustrated Scotland waiting to book a finals place. The victory extends Spain’s winning run in home Euro qualifiers to 25 matches dating back to 2003, but it was …

Spain wins 25th straight qualifier at home to keep Scotland from clinching spot in Euro 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Spain wins 25th straight qualifier at home to keep Scotland from clinching spot in Euro 2024

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain kept Scotland from becoming the first team to secure a place at the 2024 European Championship by beating the visitors 2-0 Thursday for its 25th consecutive home win in qualifiers. But two late goals for Spain in Seville ended Scotland’s perfect qualifying record and kept first place in Group A up for grabs. “If the result doesn’t …

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?

The Hindu  

The Spanish women’s national team has scripted history, making it to its first-ever final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, after beating Sweden 2-1 in the semifinal. Jorge Vilda in a Spain training session during the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. La Roja are the leading goalscorers at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with …

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. “We’re in the final, that’s what we wanted.” He again thanked the federation and its leadership for the support that has Spain one win away …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner

India TV News  

Wearing captain's armband, with just a little over a minute left for the full-time whistle to go, Olga Cormona of Spain picked up the pass from the corner, set her up and shoot it straight from the edge of the area into the goal post with her left leg as nonchalantly as it could get. Spain are into the final …

Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball citing mental health
1 year, 5 months ago

Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball citing mental health

The Hindu  

Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month. The veteran point guard was also expected to be part of Spain’s team that …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Spain beats Costa Rica 3-0 in opener
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Spain beats Costa Rica 3-0 in opener

The Hindu  

With three goals in four minutes in the middle of a lopsided first half Friday, Spain shattered Costa Rica’s resistance, created the foundation of a resounding 3-0 win and sent a warning to rivals at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Spain began its campaign with a performance that demanded attention and brightened a bitter winter’s night in Wellington. Read: ‘Dream …

Watch: How Simon’s penalty heroics ended Spain's 11-year drought, denied Modric fairytale trophy in Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: How Simon’s penalty heroics ended Spain's 11-year drought, denied Modric fairytale trophy in Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

The 2022-23 cycle of the UEFA Nations League drew to a close at Rotterdam’s De Kuip stadium on Sunday, with 2021 finalists Spain overcoming that last step this time around and beating Croatia on penalties. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon stops a penalty shot from Croatia's Lovro Majer during a penalty shootout at the end of the Nations League final Spain …

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

Serial winner Dani Carvajal converted the decisive spotkick to hand Spain a first title in more than a decade as they edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Nations League in Rotterdam on Sunday. Spain's Jesus Navas lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the UEFA Nations League final The 31-year-old, who has won five Champions League …

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia

News 18  

Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break …

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title

The Hindu  

Dani Carvajal scored a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

The Hindu  

Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World Cup and winning …

Joselu’s late winner against Italy sends Spain into Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Joselu’s late winner against Italy sends Spain into Nations League final

The Hindu  

Substitute Joselu scored a fortunate winner three minutes from the end as Spain booked their place in a second successive Nations League final with a deserved 2-1 victory over Italy on Thursday. Spain capitalised on a defensive lapse to take the lead inside three minutes as Yeremy Pino produced a cool finish, but when debutant Robin Le Normand handled the …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

Associated Press  

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World …

Nations League: Spain coach facing Italy as if it were his “last match”
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain coach facing Italy as if it were his “last match”

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he would take on Italy in the Nations League semifinal on Thursday as if it was his “last game” in charge. The 61-year-old replaced Luis Enrique in December after Spain crashed out of the World Cup in the last 16 and has faced criticism ahead of the “final four”. We’re going to go …

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying: Scott McTominay Brace Earns Scotland 2-0 Shock Win Over Spain
1 year, 9 months ago

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying: Scott McTominay Brace Earns Scotland 2-0 Shock Win Over Spain

News 18  

With another brace by Scott McTominay, Scotland earned its first win against Spain in nearly four decades. McTominay continued his good scoring form by netting twice for the second straight game to give the hosts a surprising 2-0 win over Spain on Tuesday in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship. The Manchester United midfielder found the net once in each …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Late Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Late Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0

The Hindu  

Spain’s late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway in its first Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Saturday as it got off to a promising start under new manager Luis de la Fuente. Norway tried to respond two minutes later when Martin Odegaard’s strike was blocked by Nacho, who returned …

FIFA World Cup: Spain can be better prepared for next World Cup, says 2010 winning captain Iker Casillas
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Spain can be better prepared for next World Cup, says 2010 winning captain Iker Casillas

India Today  

2010 FIFA World Cup winning captain Iker Casillas has backed Spain to succeed in the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico. Speaking at the reveal of the official match ball for 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final, Casillas said Spain’s young team will be better prepared for the next World Cup. We have a team that can …

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time

Firstpost  

Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler, and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. Doha: Achraf Hakimi struck the decisive penalty in a shootout to send Morocco into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Tuesday as the African side stunned Spain after a goalless draw. …

Recap: Morocco vs Spain – World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Recap: Morocco vs Spain – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Atlas Lions edge past Spain on penalties to become the first Arab country to reach World Cup quarter-finals. Morocco have booked their place in the World Cup’s quarter-finals after a sensational penalty shootout win against Spain, becoming the first Arab country to ever reach the tournament’s last eight. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and captain Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for …

Morocco defeat Spain: Luis Enrique’s penalty homework fails and Hakimi’s masterful game
2 years, 1 month ago

Morocco defeat Spain: Luis Enrique’s penalty homework fails and Hakimi’s masterful game

New York Times  

After an incredibly cagey 120 minutes, Morocco have beaten Spain 3-0 on penalties to reach their first World Cup quarter-final, with Achraf Hakimi scoring the winner with a sumptuous Panenka. African teams winning in World Cup R16 WORLD CUP SCORE 1990 Cameroon 2-1 Colombia 2002 Senegal 2-1 Sweden 2010 Ghana 2-1 USA 2022 Morocco 0-0 Spain It also means that …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco thrash Spain on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco thrash Spain on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth

India TV News  

Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 on penalties at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. Interestingly, Spain were eliminated from the knockout stage in the 2018 World Cup by losing on penalties against Russia. On the other hand, Morocco have made it to the knockout stage of the World Cup for only the second time. Penalty …

Spain coach Luis Enrique set players ‘homework’ of 1,000 penalties ahead of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain coach Luis Enrique set players ‘homework’ of 1,000 penalties ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique set each of his players the “homework” of practising 1,000 penalties ahead of the FIFA World Cup, saying he is convinced they are not a lottery. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES “Over a year ago, in one of the Spain camps, I told them they had to get here with at least 1,000 penalties taken,” Enrique …

Spain deliberately lost to Japan to avoid Brazil in quarter-finals says World Cup legend
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain deliberately lost to Japan to avoid Brazil in quarter-finals says World Cup legend

Daily Mail  

Spain deliberately lost to Japan in order to avoid Brazil in the quarter-finals, Mexico World Cup legend Hugo Sanchez has suggested. The former Real Madrid forward who played in three World Cups for Mexico was asked by an ESPN presenter: ‘You are assuring me that Spain looked for this result to avoid Brazil?’ And as reported by Diario AS the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain vs Germany headlines Super Sunday with Belgium & Croatia also in spotlight
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain vs Germany headlines Super Sunday with Belgium & Croatia also in spotlight

India TV News  

Day 8 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set for blockbuster affairs as four-time champions Germany will face 2010 champions Spain. Date: November 28, 2022 Kick-off: 12:30 AM IST Venue: Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor Japan vs Costa Rica Japan fell behind against Germany on Wednesday, with Ilkay Gundogan scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd …

Spain rout Costa Rica in majestic seven-goal World Cup display
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain rout Costa Rica in majestic seven-goal World Cup display

Al Jazeera  

Luis Enrique’s side soar to the top of Group E after producing the most dominant display of the World Cup yet. Spain began their World Cup in dazzling style on Wednesday night, thumping Costa Rica 7-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium in a record win that marked the most dominant display yet in this year’s tournament. Midfielder Dani Olmo opened …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles

India TV News  

Image Source : India TV 1/5 FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles Image Source : Getty 2/5 Croatia are playing their first World Cup fixture since losing in the final four years ago, going down by a 4-2 scoreline to France. Image Source : Getty 3/5 The curse of the …

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina to dent Lionel Messi's Qatar 2022 dreams
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina to dent Lionel Messi's Qatar 2022 dreams

India Today  

Saudi Arabia did the unthinkable to pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history as the Green Falcons stunned Lionel Messi-led Argentina 2-1 in their World Cup 2022 Group C opener in Doha on Tuesday. Argentina were on course to equal Italy's record unbeaten run of 37 games after the mercurial Messi opened his fifth and final …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Spain manager now at the Qatar WC?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Spain manager now at the Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique was a versatile player. Now he is poised to return to the World Cup as a coach of Spain for the second time. But a year later, in the aftermath of Spain’s disappointing pre-quarterfinals exit in the Russia World Cup, he left the team in July 2019 only to join back four months later. They have been drawn …

Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation, for Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation, for Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain will look to make an early impression in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when it starts its Qatar WC campaign on November 23 this year. Luis Enrique had to take stern decisions as it made notable exclusions, including goalkeeper David De Gea and former defender and captain Sergio Ramos, in the 26-member team for the FIFA World Cup 2022. …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Germany to Face Spain in the Group Stage With 'Negative Memories' of Friendly Rout
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Germany to Face Spain in the Group Stage With 'Negative Memories' of Friendly Rout

News 18  

Four-time champions Germany and 2010 winners Spain are set to collide in Qatar after being drawn to meet in the same group at the World Cup finals. “They are all serious opponents, we will have to be on our toes.” Germany crashed out of the group stages at the 2018 World Cup and lost to England in the last 16 …

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Serbia shock Ronaldo's Portugal to seal World Cup berth; Spain and Croatia qualify too
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Serbia shock Ronaldo's Portugal to seal World Cup berth; Spain and Croatia qualify too

India TV News  

Spain, Serbia and Croatia are heading to next year's World Cup. Aleksandar Mitrovic's 90th-minute header left Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stunned in a 2-1 win for Serbia in Lisbon, which gave Serbia an automatic qualifying spot at the World Cup in Qatar. Spain only needed a draw in its last game against Sweden to qualify but Alvaro Morata made sure …

World Cup Qualifiers: Spain profits from Sweden's slip, Portugal draws in Ireland
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Spain profits from Sweden's slip, Portugal draws in Ireland

The Hindu  

Spain, Portugal, and Croatia put themselves one game away from securing World Cup qualification, while Sweden's hopes took a heavy blow with a surprising loss on Thursday. Next year's World Cup host Qatar was beaten 4-0 by Serbia in a friendly for its seventh winless game in a row and third consecutive game without scoring. Croatia hosts Russia on Sunday, …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Spain at Greece; Croatia aim to gain on Russia
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Spain at Greece; Croatia aim to gain on Russia

Firstpost  

Spain need to win in Greece to guarantee a chance to finish first in the group regardless of other results. A look at what’s happening in European football on Thursday: GROUP A Portugal visit Ireland aiming to take first place before they face Serbia in the last qualifier. A draw at Ireland will be enough to put Portugal ahead of …

Spain facing injury battle ahead of decisive qualifiers
3 years, 2 months ago

Spain facing injury battle ahead of decisive qualifiers

The Hindu  

Spain enters its decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden without some key players because of injuries. Spain enters its final two matches in second place in Group B, two points behind Sweden and four ahead of third-place Greece. READ: England's James relishes best form ahead of World Cup qualifiers Pedri González, Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente, who helped …

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