{
  "id": 10864273,
  "title": "Nations League: Lamine Yamal hits double as Spain extend unbeaten run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nations-league-lamine-yamal-hits-double-as-spain-extend-unbeaten-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:10:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/30/nations-league-lamine-yamal-hits-double-as-spain-extend-unbeaten-run/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lamine Yamal scored twice as Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches with a 4-1 home victory over Croatia in the Uefa Nations League. Croatia had equalised early but could not hold on as Spain, who had secured a 3-2 win over England at Wembley the previous day, resumed their winning streak. Rodri celebrated the World Cup trophy on the pitch before Yamal opened the scoring in the second minute. Baena's assist for Fermin Lopez led to a low shot inside the far post, and Spain quickly regained the lead through Marc Pubill's header. Yamal completed his hat-trick in the 63rd minute, while Nico Williams sealed the win with a goal in the 89th minute.",
  "summary": "World Cup winners Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches and maintained their perfect start to the Uefa Nations League as Lamine Yamal scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Croatia. Croatia conceded an early goal before equalising but were unable to stop a resurgent Spanish side who had secured a 3-2 win over England at Wembley on Saturday. It was Spain's first home game since lifting the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lamine Yamal scores twice in Spain's 4-1 win over Croatia",
    "Spain extends unbeaten run to 40 matches",
    "Rodri celebrates World Cup trophy on pitch"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This latest convincing win cements Spain's status as a dominant force, building on their recent momentum after beating England just a day earlier.",
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        "title": "UEFA Nations League: Lamine Yamal Scores Twice as Spain Beat Croatia 4-1",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T00:01:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Yamal inspires Spain to Croatia romp on World Cup homecoming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/yamal-inspires-spain-to-croatia-romp-on-world-cup-homecoming",
        "published": "2026-09-30T00:56:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Yamal lights up Spain’s World Cup return with Croatia rout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/yamal-lights-up-spains-world-cup-return-with-croatia-rout",
        "published": "2026-09-30T02:21:17.000Z"
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        "title": "Yamal inspires Spain to Croatia romp on World Cup homecoming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/yamal-inspires-spain-to-croatia-romp-on-world-cup-homecoming-10846686",
        "published": "2026-09-30T03:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Nations League: Lamine Yamal hits double as Spain extend unbeaten run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nations-league-lamine-yamal-hits-double-as-spain-extend-unbeaten-run-10864372",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:10:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Luis de la Fuente highlights Lamine Yamal’s biggest strength: ‘Puts all his talent at service of the team’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/luis-de-la-fuente-highlights-lamine-yamals-biggest-strength-puts-all",
        "published": "2026-09-30T06:40:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}