Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has told Lionel Messi he should “never retire” as the Argentina star continues to weigh up whether to compete at the 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami forward remains undecided over whether he will turn up in North America next summer, but he has now been told he can be the difference maker for the defending champions...Full Story »

The December 2025 FIFA Men’s World Ranking has been released, showing little movement at the top. Spain remain first after overtaking Argentina in September, with the world champions second and France completing an unchanged podium. The United States climbed two spots to 14th, overtaking Mexico to finish 2025 as CONCACAF’s highest-ranked nation...Full Story »

A generational showdown is officially on the calendar as Spain and Argentina prepare to contest the Finalissima in Qatar, setting up a first-ever senior meeting between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. With the European and South American champions colliding at Lusail Stadium, the one-off clash promises symbolism, history and World Cup-level intensity just months before the 2026 tournament...Full Story »

Spain sealed their place at next year’s FIFA World Cup finals despite a frustrating 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville, equalling Italy’s record of 31 competitive fixtures without defeat after a tougher night than expected...Full Story »

🔈 Can "La Roja" complete the 2026 World Cup qualifying cycle with a perfect win record? One of the standout fixtures on Tuesday's European qualification schedule for the upcoming World Cup is the clash between the national teams of Spain and Turkey. This encounter is set to take place at Seville's "Estadio de la Cartuja." Interestingly, both teams lead their qualifying group, adding extra intr...Full Story »

[(Spain) Strength]: 1. Spain are playing at home in this match, and a victory would secure their direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup as group leaders. Currently leading with a perfect record, the team are determined to win to continue their strong performance and consolidate their top position.2. Spain's recent overall form has been excellent, having achieved 5 consecutive wins in this ...Full Story »

European champions Spain have all-but qualified for next summer's World Cup after crushing Georgia 4-0 on Saturday evening. Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and strikes from Martin Zubimendi and Ferran Torres saw Luis de la Fuente's side maintain their 100 per cent record in Group E, on an evening when second-placed Turkey also defeated Bulgaria 2-0...Full Story »

🔈 Can the "Crusaders" put up a worthy fight against the "Red Fury"? One of the intriguing matchups in Saturday's European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup is the clash between the national teams of Georgia and Spain. Luis de la Fuente's squad have been exemplary in this qualifying cycle and have already secured their spot in the upcoming World Cup. On the other hand, Willy Sagnol and his team...Full Story »

[(Georgia) Strength]: 1. Georgia still need to fight hard for group qualification, thus their motivation for this match is to secure maximum points at home. The team are determined to utilize their home advantage to try and cause problems for the strong Spain.2. Georgia won 3-0 over Bulgaria at home in the last qualifier. They lost only 2 of the previous 10 home games.3. Georgia scored 6 goals ...Full Story »

Arsenal raised eyebrows across Europe with their 4-0 annihilation of Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. But it was more than just a statement one-off victory for Mikel Arteta's side against a team famously tough to beat, it also marked an achievement that no side competing in the Champions League has has ever before managed to pull off...Full Story »