FIFA orders Spain to close 15% of Stadium, fines FA $20,000 over anti-Muslim chants

Ferran Torres of Spain controls the ball while being defended by Mohanad Lasheen of Egypt during an international friendly match between Spain and Egypt at RCD Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on March 31, 2026. The match takes place prior to the FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Spain have been ordered to close 15% of their stadium for their next international friendly and fined $20,000 by FIFA ...

LODZ, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Alba Cerrato of Spain celebrates with the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup trophy after the team's victory in the FIFA U20 Womens World Cup Final between Spain and DPR Korea at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz on September 27, 2026 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Spain beat DPR Korea on penalties to win second U-20 Women’s World Cup

by Naa Kwaamah Siaw-Marfo

September 27, 2026

Spain have won the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup for the second time after beating defending champions DPR Korea 4-3 ...

Leandro PAREDES of Argentina violent Eric GARCIA of Spain after the 2026 FIFA World Cup - Final match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

FIFA opens disciplinary investigation into Argentina after World Cup final altercations

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 21, 2026

FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into Argentina following the confrontations that erupted after the final whistle of the 2026 ...

2026 World Cup: Spain end 16 year wait to reclaim World Cup crown

by Naa Kwaamah Siaw-Marfo

July 19, 2026

Spain are world champions again after beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

Shakira performs in concert at TD Garden on July 10, 2026. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

World Cup final half-time show to last between 20 and 25 minutes

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 15, 2026

Fans attending and watching Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final should expect an extended half-time break, with FIFA preparing a ...

Spain stun France to reach 2026 World Cup final

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 14, 2026

Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with an impressive 2-0 victory over tournament favourites France ...

2026 World Cup: Merino strikes late as Spain edge Belgium to reach semi-finals

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 10, 2026

2026 World Cup: Merino strikes late as Spain edge Belgium to reach semi-final Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic ...

2026 World Cup: ‘I am not the player I used to be’ – Ronaldo embraces final World Cup

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he is no longer the player he once was but insists he has no regrets as ...

Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal and teammates celebrate with a shirt in commemoration of late teammate Diogo Jota after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

2026 World Cup: Portugal edge Croatia 2-1 to set up blockbuster Round of 16 clash with Spain

by Naa Kwaamah Siaw-Marfo

July 3, 2026

Portugal reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to beat Croatia 2-1, ...

Spain celebrate win over France in the UEFA Nations League semis Photo Courtesy: Getty Images

UEFA Nations League Semis: Lamine Yamal scores twice as Spain survive French rally to qualify to finals

by Yaw Adjei-Mintah

June 5, 2025

Lamine Yamal scored twice as Spain produced a superb display to beat France in a nine-goal thriller and set up ...

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