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Casillas: 'We are convinced Spain will reach another World Cup final'
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Casillas: 'We are convinced Spain will reach another World Cup final'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas expressed confidence that the national team will reach another World Cup final.
  • Casillas, a 2010 World Cup winner, believes Spain will beat France in the semifinals.
  • He spoke at an event with other 2010 World Cup champions supporting the current squad.

Iker Casillas, the legendary goalkeeper who captained Spain to their sole World Cup triumph in 2010, is brimming with confidence that the current national team will reach another final. He believes Spain has what it takes to overcome France in the upcoming semifinals in Dallas.

We are convinced that Spain will be in the final again

— Iker CasillasCasillas expressed his belief that the Spanish national team will reach another World Cup final.

"We are convinced that Spain will be in the final again," Casillas stated, speaking on behalf of his former teammates. He emphasized their shared desire to inspire the nation, recalling the "wonderful, very beautiful" experiences of their historic victory. Casillas highlighted their commitment to always giving their all for the national team, aiming to make Spaniards proud.

I speak on behalf of all my teammates, who try to excite an entire country. We have lived wonderful, very beautiful things. We have always tried to give everything for the national team so that Spaniards are proud of their national team

— Iker CasillasCasillas spoke about the shared feelings and motivations of the 2010 World Cup-winning squad.

Casillas was joined by fellow 2010 World Cup winners Jesús Navas, Pepe Reina, and Fernando Llorente at an event organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Dallas. The group will be present to support the Spanish squad in their crucial semifinal clash against France.

It is a very special day because Spain has reached the World Cup semifinals again. To relive magical and wonderful moments that we had in our heads and on our skin is something that makes us very proud

— Iker CasillasCasillas reflected on the significance of the current team reaching the semifinals.

"It is a very special day because Spain has reached the World Cup semifinals again," Casillas added. "To relive magical and wonderful moments that we had in our heads and on our skin is something that makes us very proud." He concluded with a hopeful message, "We are convinced that tomorrow we will be in the World Cup final again and dream of embroidering a second star on the shirt."

We are convinced that tomorrow we will be in the World Cup final again and dream of embroidering a second star on the shirt. On my behalf and that of all my teammates who once wore that shirt and helped fulfill dreams, thank you very much and long live Spain!

— Iker CasillasCasillas concluded with a hopeful message for the team and the nation.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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