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The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, six months out from the 2026 edition
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World Cup 2026 draw: When is it? How can I watch it? Who are the favourites for the trophy?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the upcoming draw for the 2026 World Cup.Dec 2, 08:00
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Spain 2-2 Turkey: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Spain secure World Cup spot
Spain fight from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Turkey in Group E on Tuesday night, securing their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nov 18, 19:50
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Dean Huijsen injury confirmed: Will Real Madrid defender miss Elche clash?
Spain confirm that Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been released from the La Roja squad ahead of Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualification match against Turkey.Nov 17, 08:46
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Spain lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for final World Cup qualifier with De la Fuente set to make decision over changes
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Turkey at the Estadio de La Cartuja.Nov 16, 23:37
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Preview:Spain vs Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Spain and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 17:57
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How to watch Spain vs. Turkey: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Spain and Turkey.Nov 15, 18:53
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Georgia 0-4 Spain: Highlights, man of the match, stats as La Roja take gigantic step towards 2026 World Cup qualification
Spain take a major step towards securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup by recording a 4-0 victory over Georgia in Group E.Nov 15, 15:52
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Real Madrid injury news: Xabi Alonso handed Dean Huijsen fitness concern ahead of Elche clash
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen is set to miss Spain's World Cup qualifier against Georgia with a groin problem.Nov 15, 12:52
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Spain lineup vs. Georgia: Predicted Roja XI for key 2026 World Cup qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Georgia on Saturday.Nov 13, 11:24
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Preview:Georgia vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup qualification clash between Georgia and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 11:21
Georgia vs. Spain: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 qualifier
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's World Cup 2026 qualifier between Georgia and Spain.Nov 12, 11:13
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Spain release Lamine Yamal statement after shock development surrounding Barcelona teenager's 'chronic' injury
The Spanish Football Federation reveal their "surprise and concern" after learning that Barcelona's Lamine Yamal had undergone a groin procedure.Nov 12, 08:47
Mikel Merino betters David Silva feat in Spain victory as Arsenal midfielder equals Kevin De Bruyne tally in World Cup qualifying
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino betters a David Silva scoring feat with his brace in Tuesday's 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Bulgaria.Oct 14, 23:21
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Spain 4-0 Bulgaria: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Merino stars in World Cup 2026 qualifier
Spain continue their perfect start to their World Cup 2026 group stage qualifiers with a 4-0 win against Bulgaria at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Tuesday.Oct 14, 19:14
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Barcelona suffer fresh injury blow with La Liga champions down to the bare bones in the final third of the field
Spain confirm that Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has withdrawn from the La Roja squad due to injury ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualification clash with Bulgaria.Oct 13, 08:59
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Spain lineup vs. Bulgaria: Predicted XI for La Roja with Luis de la Fuente set to make Yeremy Pino decision
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Bulgaria in Valladolid.Oct 12, 22:47
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