Yamal starts on bench for Spain, Cape Verde led by Mendes
ATLANTA, June 15 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has opted to start with 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal on the bench for their opening World Cup Group H meeting with Cape Verde on Monday.
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Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup - ESPN
Sunday's most consequential result, as far as 2026 World Cup futures go, was likely Ivory Coast upsetting Ecuador 1-0, boosting Les Éléphants from 250-1 to 150-1 to win the World Cup, while lengthening La Tri from 80-1 to 100-1. Sweden also improved their fortunes by running up the score on Tunisia (600-1), taking their odds from 120-1 to 100-1.
Spanish striker Rafa Mir sentenced to 8 1/2 years in jail for sexual assault
MADRID, June 15 : Spanish footballer Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of committing sexual assault and assault causing injury, a court in the eastern Valencia region ruled on Monday.
Scheffler hunts for history at tricky Shinnecock Hills
NEW YORK, June 15 : American Scottie Scheffler faces plenty of opposition on his hunt for a career Grand Slam when the U.S. Open begins on Thursday in Southampton, New York, the genteel slice of Long Island that the rough and ruthless Shinnecock Hills Golf Club calls home.
Spain star Marc Cucurella makes Real Madrid switch after four years at Chelsea
Real Madrid have signed defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for £52 million (€60 million), bringing to an end a four-year stint at Stamford Bridge for the Spain international.
Real Madrid sign Cucurella from Chelsea in first transfer since Mourinho's return
June 15 : Real Madrid signed Spanish left back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year contract on Monday, marking the LaLiga club's first acquisition since Jose Mourinho was reappointed as manager.
Iran take centre stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
LOS ANGELES: Iran will take centre stage at the World Cup on Monday (Jun 15) after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.
View from Uruguay: Saudi’s first opponents at the World Cup looking to avoid Argentina’s fate from 4 years ago
LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup.