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Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off

European champions Spain were ‌held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up in A Coruna on Thursday, with manager Luis de la Fuente resting several key players before their final friendly against Peru in Puebla, Mexico, on Monday. De la Fuente left out Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, David Raya, Victor Munoz, Marc Cucurella, Pedri, Fabian Ruiz, Martin Zubimendi, Rodri and Mikel ‌Oyarzabal because ‌of fitness concerns, leaving Spain ‌with ⁠a heavily rotated ⁠starting line-up. The result was a subdued send-off for Spain on home soil before they travel to North America on Friday.

Spain thrash England 4-0, Germany qualify for Women's World Cup finals

June 5 : Spain thrashed England 4-0 to move a step closer to automatic qualification for next year's Women's World Cup finals, with Germany booking their spot thanks to a comfortable 2-0 home win over Norway in the penultimate round of European qualifiers on Friday.

3 Things I Learned On USA's Sideline During Senegal World Cup Tune-Up

Last Saturday’s win over Senegal felt like a breath of fresh air for the United States men’s national team.

Shearer says defence and Kane key as England chase World Cup victory

MANCHESTER, England, June 5 : Former England captain Alan Shearer believes the current side can compete with the best at the World Cup but does not expect them to win it, saying key factors must fall into place for a serious challenge.

Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says

MEXICO CITY, June 5 : Iran's ambassador to Mexico said his nation's soccer squad still had not received their U.S. visas just 10 days before their first World Cup match in Los Angeles, raising the possibility that the team won't be able to compete in the tournament amid a continuing conflict between the two countries.

Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval

TEHRAN: Iran’s football squad, whose participation in the World Cup remains uncertain, have handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkiye for visas, the head of their Football Federation said on Friday. Mehdi Taj said Iran were following instructions from world football’s governing body. Their quest for the visas comes as Iran and the United States remain locked in negotiations to end the Middle East war that began in February with a massive wave of strikes on the Islamic republic. “Yesterday, I had discussions with FIFA regarding the US visas,” Taj said.

France Stunned By Ivory Coast, Spain Draws With Iraq In Pre-World Cup Friendlies

Guela Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France — and Doué's brother in the French dugout — with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup tune-up match Thursday.

Barcelona teenager Yamal wins LaLiga Player of the Season award

June 5 : Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been named LaLiga Player of the season, the Spanish league announced on Friday.

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Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off

Spain thrash England 4-0, Germany qualify for Women's World Cup finals

3 Things I Learned On USA's Sideline During Senegal World Cup Tune-Up

Shearer says defence and Kane key as England chase World Cup victory

Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says

Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval

France Stunned By Ivory Coast, Spain Draws With Iraq In Pre-World Cup Friendlies

Barcelona teenager Yamal wins LaLiga Player of the Season award