A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.
Category: Spain
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Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win
The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.
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England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines
For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.
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A Summer Rite in Spain: Coping With the British Tourist Invasion
On the front lines of a low-cost resort, Spanish residents complain that U.K. visitors drink too much and don’t spend enough.
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For Spain and England, a Swift Rise Is Also a Warning
The Women’s World Cup finalists showed how quickly title contenders can emerge. But believing the hard work in women’s soccer is over is a mistake.
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World Cup: Spain Beats Sweden to Reach First Final
A late goal by Spain, an answer from Sweden, and then the shot that moved the Spanish one win from the trophy.
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Spain Beats Netherlands to Reach First World Cup Semifinal
Salma Paralluelo’s goal in extra time delivered a victory over the Netherlands and a date with the Japan-Sweden winner.
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Spain, With Flourishes, Bounds Into Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
Spain has been one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Next, it will play either the Netherlands or South Africa.
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How Europe’s Electric Grid Is Coping With the Heat
Greater energy efficiency and renewables are easing some of the pressure from air-conditioning.
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Carlos Alcaraz toma el escenario del Roland Garros
La victoria tiene muchos padres. Al tenista número uno del momento le ayudó que el suyo también fuera jugador profesional y luego que una compañía de dulces se interesara en apoyarlo.
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Before Carlos Alcaraz Was Great, He Was Good Enough to Be Lucky
Success has many fathers. In Alcaraz’s case, he was born to an actual tennis-playing father, and then the local candy company swooped in to help.
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Andrew McCarthy Wrote a Book About a Father-Son Pilgrimage. His Son Gets His Say.
Sam McCarthy accompanied his father on the Camino de Santiago and is featured in his father’s new memoir, but what did he think of it? The pair discuss their achievement.