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Cape Verde want to showcase their country, and compete, says Bubista

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Cape Verde Press Conference - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Cape Verde coach Pedro Brito during the press conference REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Cape Verde Press Conference - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Cape Verde coach Pedro Brito during the press conference REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Saudi Arabia aiming high against Uruguay in Miami opener

A Saudi Arabia fan with a replica World Cup trophy. The Saudis famously sprung one of the great World Cup upsets when they beat Argentina at the 2022 and are aiming to start strongly against Uruguay in this edition.
A Saudi Arabia fan with a replica World Cup trophy. The Saudis famously sprung one of the great World Cup upsets when they beat Argentina at the 2022 and are aiming to start strongly against Uruguay in this edition.

Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain against Cape Verde

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during training IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS/Jordan Godfree
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during training IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS/Jordan Godfree

Spurs defender Pedro Porro signs new contract

Spain's Pedro Porro made 47 appearances last season for Tottenham Hotspur, emerging as one of the club’s key players.
Spain's Pedro Porro made 47 appearances last season for Tottenham Hotspur, emerging as one of the club’s key players.

Not the first choice but David Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate at World Cup

Spain goalkeepers Unai Simon (left) and David Raya during training ahead of the World Cup at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on  June 11, 2026.
Spain goalkeepers Unai Simon (left) and David Raya during training ahead of the World Cup at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on  June 11, 2026.

Cucurella hopes his wife's pyjama top will be his lucky charm at World Cup

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Peru v Spain - Estadio Cuauhtemoc, Puebla, Mexico - June 8, 2026 Spain's Marc Cucurella arrives to the stadium before the match REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Peru v Spain - Estadio Cuauhtemoc, Puebla, Mexico - June 8, 2026 Spain's Marc Cucurella arrives to the stadium before the match REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez

Spain face tiny Cape Verde in collision of swagger and wonder

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. - June 11, 2026  Spain's Aymeric Laporte, Mikel Oyarzabal and Eric Garcia during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. - June 11, 2026  Spain's Aymeric Laporte, Mikel Oyarzabal and Eric Garcia during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis

Mercedes’ George Russell fastest in final Barcelona GP practice

Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during practice REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during practice REUTERS/Nacho Doce

6 teenage sensations to watch at the World Cup

(Clockwise from top left) Mexico's Gilberto Mora, Spain's Lamine Yamal, Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye, Uzbekistan's Behruzjon Karimov, Australia's Lucas Herrington and Brazil's Endrick.
(Clockwise from top left) Mexico's Gilberto Mora, Spain's Lamine Yamal, Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye, Uzbekistan's Behruzjon Karimov, Australia's Lucas Herrington and Brazil's Endrick.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 13, 2026

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.