World Cup 2026: De la Fuente remains cool after Spain's qualification

14.07.26 FT World Cup

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Spain dominated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final. La Roja will now play their second-ever final after 2010. Luis de la Fuente commented following their qualification for the title match.

The Spanish coach made sure to pay tribute to his opponents on the night. "France? We had already said in the dressing room that we would face one of the best national teams in the world, with the best players in the world," he told beIN Sports at the microphone.

For him, the difference was all about the collective effort. "But in facing them, they had to take on the best team in the world. Our team made the difficult look easy," he added.

Spain confirms its status and now sets its sights on the trophy, awaiting the winner between Argentina and England. As for France, they must regroup to finish the tournament on the podium.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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