Spain: Luis de la Fuente jubilant after qualification against France

14.07.26 FT World Cup

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On Tuesday night, Spain outclassed the French team (0-2) in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup to book their place in the final.

Pleased with his squad's performance, La Roja's head coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his delight.

"It's hard to put into words what I'm feeling, but it's pure happiness. This group of players is exceptional. We want to keep going, to do even better. There's one more step to go and we're going to try to get what we want. There's a lot of built-up tension. Being in a World Cup final is a responsibility, but also a privilege. We have to take it in, look at this cycle that began four years ago with an idea that has brought us this far. We already said in the dressing room that we'd be facing one of the best teams in the world, but that they would also be up against the very best in the world. We are a team, a club that truly deserves it, with commitment and talent. It's wonderful to see this spectacle. They make what was difficult look easy. I'm proud, I'm happy," said the Spanish coach to La 1.

On Sunday, Spain will take on either England or Argentina in the final.

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