Manica Diamonds Overview

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has strongly defended Rodri after criticism emerged following La Roja's goalless World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde. The Manchester City midfielder was accused of slowing Spain's play, but the head coach dismissed those claims and insisted the midfielder remains the best player in the world.

The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some are already making their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. Lionel Messi is the current top candidate after a sublime hat-trick against Algeria, but the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise are hot on his tail after the first week.

Liverpool have confirmed the capture of Spain international forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna, beating Newcastle United to the left winger's signature. The Reds have made a major statement in the transfer market by activating the £34 million ($45m) release clause in his contract to secure the deal.

With the first round of group stage matches now complete, we assess the nations that could offer value in the Outright Winner market.