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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in what FIFA has described as a landmark celebration of the tournament’s centenary and a major milestone for global football. The decision, ratified by FIFA in 2024, will see Morocco become the first African …

NEW YORK | Xinhua | Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final on Sunday. Torres, a 62nd-minute replacement for Mikel Oyarzabal, put Spain ahead in the 106th minute, finishing a swift attacking move with a powerful shot into …

NEW YORK | Xinhua | Spain and Argentina clash in Sunday’s World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, a meeting of the reigning European and South American champions. Here is what to know about the match, the numbers behind it and the storylines to watch. BASICS Kickoff is …

DALLAS, United States | Xinhua | Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro gave Spain a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal, sending La Roja into its first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010. It was only the second World Cup meeting between the …

  DALLAS, United States | Xinhua |  Spain beat France 2-0 on Tuesday to book its place in the FIFA World Cup final, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a first-half penalty before Pedro Porro sealed the victory after the break. The reigning European champion will face either England or Argentina, who …

ATLANTA, United States | Xinhua | Four former champions remain in contention for football’s biggest prize as Argentina, England, France and Spain prepare for the World Cup semifinals. Argentina is attempting to become the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962, while France is one victory from …

  WASHINGTON | TASS |  The Spanish national football team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goals for Spain were scored by central midfielder Fabian Ruiz (30th minute) and Mikel Merino (88th minute). Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere scored for his team on the …

At the quarterfinal stage, the tournament becomes more strategic, where not only emotion but tactical flexibility, squad depth, and big-game experience play a decisive role. The teams enter these matches fully prepared, while coaching decisions and individual brilliance of star players take center stage. This is where the true title …

ANKARA | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday an immediate halt to all trade, including visits with Spain, criticizing Madrid’s lack of participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance during a NATO summit held here. Speaking to journalists alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of …

NEW YORK | Xinhua | Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out as Spain and Belgium booked their places in the World Cup quarterfinals on Monday. In Seattle, Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals and set up another as Belgium advanced with a 4-1 win over the United States. De Ketelaere …