Spain draw 1.8 million to Madrid after 1-0 World Cup victory
Why it matters: The parade capped Spain's second men's World Cup title, won after extra time against Argentina in New Jersey.
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Spain drew 1 million fans to Madrid after 1-0 World Cup win
What's next: The team was due to meet the king and prime minister before an evening parade centered on Plaza de Cibeles.
Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey
What's at stake: Argentina can become the first back-to-back men's champion this century, while Spain chase a second World Cup title.
Trump, Sanchez to attend Argentina-Spain World Cup final
What's new: FIFA plans winner rings for the champions, and Trump is set to present the trophy at MetLife Stadium.
The Straits Times, The Hill
Spain's Sanchez joins Trump at World Cup final in New Jersey
What's new: King Felipe VI will also attend, while Argentina President Javier Milei plans to watch from home.
The Guardian (Football), PBS NewsHour
Gibraltar, Spain scrap 118-year border controls after Brexit deal
Why it matters: The change eases daily crossings for about 15,500 workers and ties Gibraltar to Schengen travel rules.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +1
Spain wildfire kills 12 in Andalusia tourist area as 19 remain missing
What's new: Authorities said many victims were believed to be foreign nationals, and investigators are examining whether a fallen power line sparked the blaze.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +8
Rajoy draws backlash in Spain, France over France team remark
What's new: Pedro Sanchez called the comment xenophobic as French ministers and party leaders condemned it before the World Cup semi-final.
Trump threatens Spain trade cutoff in NATO spending clash
Why it matters: Spain is in the EU customs bloc, so any U.S. move against Spanish trade would trigger wider legal and diplomatic fallout.
Bloomberg, CNBC +4
Judge orders Spanish PM’s wife to stand trial, bars travel
What’s new: Begoña Gomez must surrender her passport and report to court twice a month while she appeals.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Pope Leo opens Spain trip with migrants, abuse survivors in focus
What's next: Leo plans more than 20 speeches, including Spain's first papal address to parliament and a stop in the Canary Islands.
Series: Pope Leo · Spain Visit · 3 chapters since Jun 6