Discover why Spain's players remain silent during the national anthem as they challenge for World Cup glory, exploring identity and history behind their choice.

Spain are one of the most iconic international teams and they will be eyeing their second World Cup title this summer. Their distinctive red shirts and beautiful football are a key part of the ...

It’s the military anthem that leaves Spain’s players swaying and tentatively humming along. But where did the anthem come from, and why are there no words? Spain’s ‘Marcha Real’, is one of the few ...

Spain are the reigning World Champions and have some of the best players in the world. With those factors in mind, you can expect the atmosphere to be electric when Spain return to major tournament ...

At the upcoming 2026 World Cup, both teams' national anthems will be played before each match. Usually, players sing along at the top of their voices, but that is not the case for Spain. The reason is ...

Spain's anthem dates back to the 1700s, but it never had lyrics. The Spanish Olympic Committee is looking to 2008 and wants to change that. Some lawmakers Monday called for lyrics to be written by the ...

“Viva España! From the green valleys to the vast sea, a hymn of brotherhood.” After four months, six experts, and 7000 entries to propose lyrics for the Spanish national anthem, one might be forgiven ...