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  "id": 10864372,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:10:57.000Z",
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    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/30/nations-league-lamine-yamal-hits-double-as-spain-extend-unbeaten-run/"
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  "account": "Nations League triumphs continue for Spain, as Lamine Yamal scores double in 4-1 home victory over Croatia. The World Cup winners extended their unbeaten streak to 40 matches and maintained their perfect start to the tournament with a resounding win at their home stadium. Croatia managed to level the score early on, but Spain quickly regained the lead through Yamal's goal in the second minute, just as they did against England at Wembley. Baena's assist for Yamal was dummyled by Lopez, allowing the striker to send a low shot into the far post. Baena also had an effort saved by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic before the visitors equalized through Dion Beljo's 28th-minute header. Spain retook the lead within three minutes, as Marc Pubill headed home Yamal's cross from the right. Yamal added his second goal and Spain's third in the 63rd minute, receiving a pass from Pedri and drilling a shot into the net with precision. Nico Williams sealed the win with a late 89th-minute goal. England managed a narrow 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in Prague, overcoming a numerical disadvantage after receiving a red card in the 23rd minute for Pavel Sulc. Anthony Gordon scored both English goals, with the second coming in the 69th minute after Harry Kane's early header. Scotland suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Switzerland, with Jack Hendry sent off early in the match and Ricardo Rodriguez scoring the decisive goal from a free kick. Slovenia defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in their match.",
  "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…",
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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."
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