Unbeaten and goal-hungry – have Spain made a mistake sacking Lopetegui?
Spain caused what could be the biggest shock of the 2018 World Cup on Wednesday, a full 24 hours before the tournament even gets underway.
Hierro to replace Lopetegui as Spain manager
The Spanish FA have confirmed that Fernando Hierro will take charge of Spain for the duration of the World Cup following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
USA, Canada and Mexico to host 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico after their joint bid beat Morocco’s.
Spain sack Lopetegui after Madrid announcement
One day after being named Real Madrid’s new coach, Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by the Spanish FA just a day before the start of the World Cup.
Russia v Saudi Arabia: Pressure on hosts in World Cup opener
Russia are the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup and yet, come Thursday’s opener, they will be expected to provide a nation-lifting performance against Saudi Arabia.
Watch: Kylian Mbappe reveals his World Cup hero
Kylian Mbappe makes his World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and will look to emulate his hero, Zinedine Zidane in leading France to World Cup success.
Rashford nursing ill-timed knock, Southgate confirms
England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.
Sterling will ‘light up’ World Cup, says De Bruyne
Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne backed Manchester City team-mate and England attacker Raheem Sterling to ‘light up the World Cup’.
Lopetegui is ready for Real Madrid job – Del Bosque
Julen Lopetegui is ready for the Real Madrid job and his move will not impact his work with Spain at the World Cup, according to Vicente del Bosque.
Lopetegui to take over at Real Madrid after World Cup
Real Madrid have confirmed that Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will replace Zinedine Zidane at the club.