Spain cruise past Peru, World Cup opener awaits

Spain dismiss Peru 3–1 in final tune-up

Your team signed off from pre-World Cup preparations with a straightforward 3–1 win over Peru. The result extends Spain's unbeaten run to 30 matches heading into the tournament. (1)

Mikel Oyarzabal spoke plainly after the final whistle: "We can be on that list of favourites. We've done a good job in recent years, you can't deny we can be on that list, but that means nothing. In the end, we have to show on the pitch why we're there." (1)

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were both held out of the Peru friendly as a precaution. The medical staff remain confident both wingers will be ready for the opener. (1)

Cape Verde on Monday

Spain's World Cup campaign begins Monday against Cape Verde. All players are available with no fresh injury concerns reported after the Peru match. (1)

Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh will take charge of the fixture. (2)

Víctor Muñoz back in training, Newcastle circling

Víctor Muñoz returned to full training on Friday after shaking off his fitness issue. The Osasuna man is now fully available for the World Cup. (1)

Off the pitch, Newcastle are reportedly lining up a move for Muñoz once the tournament concludes. (1)

Cucurella's tattoo promise

Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella has made an unusual pledge: if Spain win the World Cup, he will get a tattoo. No details yet on what or where, but the dressing room will no doubt hold him to it. (3)