De la Fuente: Spain is the Best Team in the World

Following Spain's decisive 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals, national team coach Luis de la Fuente proclaimed his squad the "best team in the world." The win secured Spain's spot in the World Cup final, marking their first appearance on this stage since 2010.

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We faced one of the best national teams in the world today, but they found the best team in the world in front of them. That is different.

De la Fuente, who also led Spain to the European Championship title in 2024, has consistently expressed confidence in his team throughout the tournament. He praised his players' dedication, solidarity, and skill, noting their ability to execute complex strategies flawlessly. "We faced one of the best national teams in the world today, but they found the best team in the world in front of them. That is different," De la Fuente stated after the match.

This triumph represents another tactical masterclass from the Spanish coach. The team's performance against France, a formidable opponent, showcased their resilience and strategic prowess. This victory marks Spain's third consecutive official win against France, underscoring their recent dominance over the rival nation.

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These players deserve everything. Day after day, they have shown their commitment, their solidarity, their generosity, and their talent. They make the difficult look easy.

"These players deserve everything," De la Fuente added, reflecting on the team's journey. "Day after day, they have shown their commitment, their solidarity, their generosity, and their talent. They make the difficult look easy." Spain now awaits the winner of the other semifinal to determine their opponent in Sunday's final.

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We started about four years ago with an idea, and we have remained faithful to that idea, and it has brought us to where we are today.