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SpainSports2 days ago

This time it was bad luck.

Spain returned to compete in their third consecutive World Cup in Mexico, which was chosen at the last minute after Colombia withdrew due to not meeting FIFA requirements. Spain's team was coached by experienced Miguel Muñoz, who had previously trained Real Madrid for nearly 14 seasons. The article mentions Spain's past successes, including an epic 12-1 victory over Malta to qualify for a previous tournament.

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19/06/2026

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España volvió disputar su tercer mundial consecutivo en México, país elegido 'in extremis' para celebrar la competición. Colombia tuvo que renunciar al no cumplir las condiciones establecidas por la FIFA. La Roja contaba como seleccionador con el experimentado Miguel Muñoz, que había entrenado al Real ... Madrid durante casi 14 temporadas. Había debutado con éxito en la Eurocopa de 1984, en la que perdió el título contra Francia. Los aficionados más viejos recuerdan la épica victoria frente a Malta por 12-1 para disputar la fase final. Dos años después, afrontó el reto de dirigir una selección que había fracasado en Argentina y en España.

Mundial de Fútbol

Selección española de fútbol

Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación (FIFA)

Emilio Butragueño Santos

Diego Armando Maradona

Los Mundiales de España

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ABC (España)IndependentCenter2 days ago
This time it was bad luck.

Spain returned to compete in their third consecutive World Cup in Mexico, which was chosen at the last minute after Colombia withdrew due to not meeting FIFA requirements. Spain's team was coached by experienced Miguel Muñoz, who had previously trained Real Madrid for nearly 14 seasons. The article mentions Spain's past successes, including an epic 12-1 victory over Malta to qualify for a previous tournament.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses sports events and historical achievements without taking a political stance or showing bias toward any political entity or ideology. It focuses on factual information about Spain's football history and competition participation.

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