Cubarsí: Spain reaches World Cup final, ready for 'whoever comes'

Spain's national team has secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup final following a dominant defensive and tactical display against France, culminating in a 2-0 victory. A standout performer in the Dallas match was the young center-back Pau Cubarsí, who spoke with characteristic maturity and directness in the mixed zone.

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It's one of the most important things in the world of football to have a clean sheet. It helps you a lot. Yes, there was a bit of 'buzz' that the defense and the goalkeeper weren't doing well, and we silenced many mouths. We are doing an impressive job, and that is the work of everyone, both those who play and those on the bench.

Cubarsí emphasized the importance of keeping a clean sheet, stating, "It's one of the most important things in football to keep a clean sheet. It helps you a lot." He acknowledged previous doubts about the defense and goalkeeper, adding, "We silenced many mouths. We are doing an impressive job, and that is the work of everyone, both those who play and those on the bench."

The defender expressed the immense happiness within the squad after neutralizing one of the world's most formidable attacking forces. "We are very satisfied with all the work the whole team did today. We knew it would be a very difficult match; they have spectacular players, but so do we. We are a family; we helped each other for 90 minutes, we had a spectacular game, and we are very proud of the result."

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We are very satisfied with all the work that the whole team has done today. We knew it would be a very difficult match; they have spectacular players, but we do too. We are a family; we helped each other for 90 minutes, we had a spectacular game, and we are very proud of the result.

Despite the magnitude of reaching the final, Cubarsí maintained a grounded perspective, preferring to savor the moment with his loved ones and teammates while acknowledging the final hurdle. "I am quite calm. I am very happy inside; we celebrated it like never before in the locker room with my family and the team, and we are going to celebrate it. The dream is still alive, and we are eager for the match to arrive," he said.

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I am quite calm. I am very happy inside; we celebrated it like never before in the locker room with my family and the team, and we are going to celebrate it. The dream is still alive, and we are eager for the match to arrive.

He dedicated the achievement to those who have supported him since the beginning and affirmed the team's ambition for the final. "It's a dream come true; I am very proud for myself and my family. We are in a World Cup final; it's something unique, and I owe it all to them because they have always helped me," Cubarsí stated. When asked about his preferred opponent in the final between Argentina and England, he remained pragmatic: "Whoever comes. And we will rest, stretch our legs; we have a long trip tomorrow, and we will study whoever comes."

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It's a dream come true; I am very proud for myself and my family. We are in a World Cup final; it's something unique, and I owe it all to them because they have always helped me.