Middle Eastern petrostates have poured billions into the game. Their national teams are struggling to keep up.

Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament.

Inspired by ‌Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H, as Mikel Oyarzabal ⁠restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la …

Inspired by ‌Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H, as Mikel Oyarzabal ⁠restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la …

The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H …

After disappointing in their World Cup opener, Spain started the match against Saudi Arabia with their foot on the gas. The Europeans scored three goals in le…

Spain's Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal against Saudi Arabia in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.

US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland kick off US-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailing a ‘historic’ opportunity for region…

Vice President JD Vance meets with officials from Pakistan, Qatar and Iran for talks in Lucerne, Switzerland as Iran threatened to close down the Strait of Hor…

Fans flood Atlanta streets before Spain-Saudi Arabia match Spain and Saudi Arabia fans filled the streets of Atlanta with chants, flags and celebrations ahead…

Lamine Yamal was recalled for his first start in two months with Spain needing a spark in attack against Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The 18-year-old made his firs…