"It caught my eye".. World champion showers praise on two African teams after the World Cup

Dani Olmo, the Spanish national team star who recently clinched the 2026 World Cup title, didn’t hide his admiration for the performances of Egypt and Cape Verde during the tournament, considering them among the biggest surprises of a historic edition featuring 48 teams.

Olmo sends a message of admiration to Egypt and Cape Verde

In an interview with the Spanish newspaper "Diari de Terrassa," Olmo was asked about the national teams that impressed him most during the World Cup. He replied:

“Cape Verde was the biggest surprise for me. I also enjoyed watching Egypt and Paraguay, as well as Norway.”

The Barcelona player also revealed the secret behind Spain’s World Cup glory, stressing that team spirit was the key to their historic achievement.

He said: “The secret lies in our unity. The team always came before any individual ambitions. We were like a family within the squad, and everyone believed in the same style of play. That’s what made the difference.”

He added that the triumph was no accident, but the result of relentless work both on and off the pitch.

Looking ahead to the new season, Olmo confirmed his focus is on winning every possible title with both Barcelona and the Spanish national team, pointing out that the new signings will raise the level of competition within the squad.

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Mohamed Rek |

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Mohamed Rek- sports content writer with over 10 years of experience creating football content in Arabic and French for platforms such as Foot Africa and Starafrica, combining accuracy, creativity, and audience engagement.

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