Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.

Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.



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The confederation’s silence on US travel bans and visa restrictions for African fans is shameful.
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With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
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