June 17, 2026
Cool heads needed as Spain digest disappointment of Cape Verde draw
The World Cup debutants stand resolute at the back to claim a famous result
Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain's front line
The 18-year-old has not played since April as he continues to recover from groin and hamstring injuries
Lucky charms are not uncommon among football players, with Messi famously wearing a red ribbon around his left ankle
The European champions open their Group H campaign against Cape Verde, with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia also in the section
Leo will visit the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria, which in 2020 was criticised by a local mayor for its "subhuman conditions"
World Cup fever is evident in Puebla as fans fill the stadium ahead of the tournament
