Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the prime minister said "tarnish" the country.

'Tarnished' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly

France have overtaken Spain to regain the No 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.

France pass Spain for No 1 in FIFA world rankings; US drop

Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt, which also drew sharp criticism from Spain's football officials and the government.

Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

A below-par Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by Egypt in their friendly international in Cornella de Llobregat on Tuesday, a result that sees them lose their top spot in the world rankings but is a pre-World Cup morale-booster for their visitors.

Toothless Spain held to a draw by Egypt in friendly

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is enjoying the pressure of being one of the favourites to win the World Cup, he said on the eve of Tuesday's friendly with Egypt in Barcelona.

Spain coach happy with World Cup favourite tag

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from the Spain squad due to knee pain, becoming the 10th senior player to return to the Premier League leaders during the international break.

Zubimendi joins Arsenal withdrawals from international squads

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named in-form Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia in his 27-man squad on Friday as one of four maiden call-ups for friendlies later this month.

Spain include Joan Garcia as one of four new call-ups

Euro 2024 winners Spain will face Serbia in a friendly on March 27 to replace the Finalissima match against Argentina in Qatar, cancelled partly due to the war in the Middle East.

Spain replace cancelled Finalissima with Serbia friendly

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