Improved performance from Spain

Spain got their World Cup ambitions back on track with a comfortable 2-0 win over Honduras, David Villa grabbing both goals and missing out on several other chances, including a penalty which he managed to hit wide of the goal.

World Cup ball

There have been a number of complaints about the ball being used for the World Cup, particularly that its trajectory is unpredictable, long passes being made more difficult.

Spain slump to defeat

Spain suffered a shock defeat to Switzerland in their opening match of the World Cup, despite dominating play for the vast majority of the match. It was Switzerland’s first opening win since 1954.

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Spain scrape past Saudi Arabia

A last minute goal by Llorente saved the blushes for Spain as they overcame a resilient Saudi Arabia 3-2 in Austria in the first of their warm-up games for the World Cup.

Nine in a row for Spain

It’s nine wins in a row for Spain after a 2-1 win against Armenia in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Spain qualify for World Cup

Spain, the European champions, have booked their place for the World Cup finals in South Africa next year after a 3-0 win over Group Five rivals Estonia.

Local kayaker is a winner

Nerjeño José Cánovas has been competing in the first race in the World Cup Kayak-1 (K-1) where he won the ‘veterans’ category.

Spain labour to 1-0 win

Spain got their World Cup qualifying campaign underway with a 1-0 win against Bosnia Herzegovina, although they made hard work of it.