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Spain must be patient, says Yamal as he continues to manage return from injury By Reuters June 20, 2026 11:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Sta …
Spain must be patient, says Yamal as he continues to manage return from injuryCitizen Digital
… (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) Audio By Vocalize There's been a feeling in the Cape Verde camp this week that the World Cup debutants can improve even on their opening draw with Spain when they take on Uruguay in their second Group H match in Miami on Sunday. …
Cape Verde eye another upset against wounded UruguayCitizen Digital
… I learned a lot about discipline because in Spain, it's a little bit relaxed." Some have suggested Diomande's big-money move will take place this summer, but the player said his focus is on the World Cup. …
Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedyThe Standard
… The Atlas Lions topped a group containing Belgium and Croatia, then defeated Spain on penalties and Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals. …
Africa's World Cup revolutionThe Standard
… The 25-year-old, who was born in Spain and raised in Belgium, is reportedly on the brink of a 55 million-euro ($63m) transfer from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven to Bayern Munich.The quality of his strike past goalkeeper Angus Gunn showed why he is attracting such interest, and it …
Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over ScotlandThe Standard
… Previous editions of the summit have been hosted in The Hague, Seoul and Spain's A Coruña.Speaking during the announcement, Ambassador Philip Thigo said the summit would seek to move discussions beyond broad ethical principles and focus on practical actions. …
Kenya to host global military AI Summit, a first for AfricaCitizen Digital
… Cucurella's 55 million euro ($63.8 million) move to the 15-time European champions was confirmed just hours before he took to the field for Spain's opening World Cup match against Cape Verde on Monday. …
Real Madrid move 'huge step' up, says CucurellaCitizen Digital
… la || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Cucurella's intensity Real Madrid signed Chelsea left-back Cucurella for around 55 million euros ($63 million) on the day Spain …
What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's projectCitizen Digital
… The third REAIM Summit held in Spain brought together delegates from 85 countries, but only 40 endorsed the final “Pathways to Action” framework, underscoring widening geopolitical differences on the regulation of military AI. …
Kenya named first African host of global military AI Summit in 2027The Standard
… I learned a lot about discipline because in Spain, it's a little bit relaxed." Some have suggested Diomande's big-money move will take place this summer, but the player said his focus is on the World Cup. …
Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedyFrance has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country, including Paris, as temperatures approach record levels; authorities have banned alcohol consumption at the annual Fête de la Musique street music festival to preserve emergency services during the extreme heat.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country, including Paris, as temperatures approach record levels; authorities have banned alcohol consumption at the annual Fête de la Musique street music festival to preserve emergency services during the extreme heat.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Cape Verde coach Bubista said his World Cup debutant team is targeting a place in the knockout rounds after drawing 2-2 with Uruguay. The team, ranked 63rd globally, will advance to the next round with a victory over Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J, surpassing the previous record of 16 goals shared with Miroslav Klose. The victory secures Argentina's place in the knockout rounds of the tournament.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players are motivated to respond after drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde, and will face Saudi Arabia on Sunday determined to improve their tournament performance.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner in Toronto. Curacao clinched their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A heatwave across Europe prompted France to restrict alcohol consumption at public events in 35 departments expecting temperatures of 39–41°C on Sunday, while Germany issued widespread heat alerts and Spain closed a soccer fan zone.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-1 injury-time comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, secured their first ever point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, goalkeeper Eloy Room making a record 15 saves in a match without extra time.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
France, Spain, Germany, and Britain are experiencing a severe heatwave threatening to break June temperature records, less than a month after a May heatwave. Scientists attribute recurring heatwaves to global warming from fossil fuels and warn they will become more frequent, longer, and more intense.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country. The case is one of several corruption affairs affecting the Socialist leader's family and former allies.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain winger Lamine Yamal said he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup as he manages his return from a hamstring injury, though the 18-year-old remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's game against Saudi Arabia. Yamal played 25 minutes in Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opening match, his first appearance in nearly two months.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, World Cup debutants who drew goalless with Spain in their opening match, face Uruguay in their second Group H game in Miami on Sunday. Goalkeeper Vozinha and the squad believe they can improve on the Spain result.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yan Diomande, 19, has become one of Ivory Coast's most dangerous attacking threats at the 2026 World Cup after making his debut in October and scoring in his first two matches. His development comes despite the death last year of his 15-year-old sister, who died after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece traces African nations' World Cup evolution from underdogs dismissed before matches even began to teams delivering memorable upsets and historic runs. The author highlights Cameroon's 1990 breakthrough as a quarterfinal appearance that proved African teams could compete with and beat top-ranked sides.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ismael Saibari scored after 71 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in a World Cup match, with the goal described as the fastest of the tournament so far. Morocco now has four points from two games and are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has secured hosting rights for the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit, to be held in Nairobi in April 2027, making it the first African country and first Global South nation to host the meeting. The two-day summit will bring together governments, military leaders, technology firms, researchers and policy experts to discuss practical safeguards around AI use in defence systems.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has been selected to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in April 2027, becoming the first African nation to stage this high-level global conference on artificial intelligence in defence and security. The summit brings together governments, defence institutions, technology firms, academia and international organizations to discuss responsible use of AI in military operations and global governance frameworks for emerging defence technologies.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yan Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. The RB Leipzig winger is now one of the Elephants' most dangerous attacking threats at the World Cup, but is grieving the death of his 15-year-old sister who died last year after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Danilo admitted Brazil's start to the World Cup was "frightening" following a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but said he was confident the team would improve as they face Haiti in their second group match. The 34-year-old Flamengo defender acknowledged tactical and mental imbalance but stressed Brazil remain among the leading contenders despite being a step behind France and Argentina.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay dominated but drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in sweltering Miami heat, with all four teams in Group H left on one point after Spain held 0-0 by Cape Verde.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup first-timers Cape Verde on Monday in their Group H opener, despite 74 percent possession and being regarded as strong pre-tournament favourites. Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people ranked as 2000-1 outsiders by betting websites, secured an improbable point in their inaugural World Cup match.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Researchers from Spain and Uganda are using Microsoft Research's cloud-based imaging platform, Tyger, to improve the quality of MRI scans from ultra-low-field systems, addressing noise and processing power limitations to expand access to advanced medical imaging in underserved African communities.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →