Spain defeats Czech Republic 3-1; Croatia embarrassed 7-0 by England

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Spain defeats Czech Republic 3-1; Croatia embarrassed 7-0 by England
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Spain secured a 3-1 victory against the Czech Republic, showcasing strong performance in the first half before easing off in the second. Luka Modric expressed deep embarrassment for Croatia as they suffered a historic 7-0 loss to England, leaving the team in a vulnerable state ahead of their match against Spain. Meanwhile, the United States won 3-0 in a friendly against Mexico, while Argentina dominated an understrength Burkina Faso team, winning 7-0. Spain can clinch a quarter-final spot with a win over Croatia on Tuesday.

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  • •Spain leads 3-1 against the Czech Republic.
  • •Croatia lost 7-0 to England, prompting Modric's shame.
  • •United States beat Mexico 3-0 in a friendly.
  • •Argentina defeated Burkina Faso 7-0 with many goals scorers.
  • •Spain plays Croatia next, needing a win for quarter-finals.
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