Pedro Porro: 'It's a dream come true' as Spain reaches World Cup final

Pedro Porro described reaching the World Cup final as a "dream come true" after his decisive second-half goal sealed Spain's victory over France. The Spanish winger's strike, which made it 2-0, propelled his team into the championship match of the 2026 World Cup.

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It's a dream come true, the truth... Not even in my wildest dreams. Very happy for the team's attitude from the beginning to the end. We played a great game, we did everything we had to do to be able to advance.

"It's a dream come true, honestly... Not even in my wildest dreams," Porro told international television broadcasters immediately after the match. He lauded the team's unwavering attitude and performance from start to finish. "We played a great game, we did everything we had to do to advance," he added, acknowledging the difficulty of facing a strong French side.

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We knew that (France) was a very difficult team, that they had been doing things very well. This is for the team, it's nothing about me. I just want to congratulate them, because they played a great game.

Porro highlighted the strategic importance of controlling possession and effectively countering France's strengths. "One of the points that brought us closer to the final was having the ball. Countering their strong points was key, and I think we did it," he explained. When asked about his substitution late in the game, Porro assured that it was a tactical decision due to fatigue, stating, "These are things that happen in a game. I don't know at what minute they substituted me, I couldn't go on any longer."

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One of the points that brought us closer to the final was having the ball. Countering their strong points was key and I think we have done it. The truth is, very happy.