FORTALEZA, Brazil — World Cup champion Spain defeated Nigeria 3-0 on Sunday behind two goals from Jordi Alba and another from Fernando Torres, setting up a semifinal showdown with Italy in the Confederations Cup.
Spain extended its unbeaten string to 25 matches. Italy will be trying to avenge a humiliating 4-0 loss to Spain in last year's European championship final.
Alba scored in the third minute to set the wide-open tone for the match. The goal capped a series of one-touch passes — Pedro backheeled a ball to Andres Iniesta, who found Alba. His low shot beat goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama.
Torres scored with a header in the 62nd minute and Alba's second goal came in the 88th.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
Bears unveil $5 billion plan for lakefront stadium and seek public funding to make it happen
The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city's lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help make it happen.
Wild
Matt Boldy is selected to the U.S. world championship team
Wild coach John Hynes will lead the team from May 10-16 in the Czech Republic.
Sports
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
Reggie Bush has his Heisman back.
Sports
First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft
The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.
Sports
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton
It looks like there will be no dream send off for Jurgen Klopp after a 2-0 loss at Everton dealt a major blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes on Wednesday.
