With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France.

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory.

Barcelona has increased its Spanish league lead by coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1.

Real Madrid has ended its four-game losing streak against rival Barcelona with a 2-1 victory in the first clasico of the season.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi says talents like Barcelona's Lamine Yamal come around only once in a half century.

England striker Harry Kane finished Euro 2024 in a six-way tie for the Golden Boot top scorer.

Spain has reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over France with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer in the history of the tournament.

Substitute Mikel Merino has headed Spain into the semifinals at the European Championship as his goal in the final minute of extra time saw La Roja snatch a 2-1 win over Germany and brought an end to Toni Kroos’ career.

New faces have dominated European Championship qualifying as Spain coach Luis de la Fuente swept aside Norway in his first game in charge and a Wales forward rescued a dramatic draw in his first international game.

Jorginho converted the decisive penalty kick to give Italy a 4-2 shootout win over Spain and a spot in the European Championship final.

Italy has reached the European Championship final by beating Spain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

Sergio Ramos has been left off Spain’s squad for the European Championship following a season plagued by injuries.