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Mexico players celebrate their victory over South Korea on June 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters

World Cup 2026 group stage lights up with goals as Spain, Mexico set defensive benchmark

While attacking football has dominated the narrative, defensive discipline and a series of statistical anomalies have also defined the early tournament picture.

Spain's Alex Baena celebrates scoring their first goal with Marc Cucurella and Rodri in their match against Uruguay at Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, on 26 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Baena strike sends Spain past Uruguay into World Cup knockouts

Representational image. Photo: Collected from Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol

Why football owes Uruguay this one

Federico Valverde and Pedri will carry the creative burden as uruguay and Spain seek top spot on the group. Photo: DAZN Football

Spain seek top spot as Uruguay fight for knockout berth

Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal against Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match of the Fifa World Cup 2026 at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday (21 June). REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Spain roar back with 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

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Spain eye first World Cup win as Saudi Arabia aim to spring another surprise

Spain's Lamine Yamal gestures to teammates before taking a corner during the FIFA World Cup Group H match against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on 15 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

A truck displaying images of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his wife Begona Gomez drives outside the court as a way of protest on the day Gomez appears in court to testify as part of influence-peddling investigation, in Madrid, Spain, June 15, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Ana Beltran/File Photo

Spanish premier Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules

Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, poses for a photograph with her grandson Marvin Junior and granddaughter Lais Sofia at Cesaria Evora International Airport near Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, before she begins her journey to the United States, June 17, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Davidson Alves TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to watch son at World Cup

Representational image of Spain-Bangladesh flag. Photo: Collected

Spain eager to finance dev projects in Bangladesh

Spain's Lamine Yamal looks dejected after the match. Photo: Collected

World Cup debutants Cabo Verde frustrate Spain in goalless draw

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Spain heavy favourites as Cabo Verde make historic World Cup debut

Iran supporter awaits kickoff as the spotlight falls on Iran at the World Cup. Photo: BSS

Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow