Rahm optimistic about Spain's World Cup chances

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm is feeling confident about Spain's prospects in the ongoing World Cup, expressing his belief that the team can win the tournament.

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With Spain, I feel like we struggled a bit to get started in the match. Portugal did not defend well and tried to defend the whole time, but that is difficult for 90 minutes, extra time or overtime. If you don't play defensively, a player of Spain's quality will score.

Rahm shared his thoughts during a press conference in North Berwick, Scotland, ahead of the Scottish Open. He reflected on Spain's recent victory over Portugal in the Round of 16, a match where he felt Spain overcame a challenging defensive effort from their opponents. "Portugal did not defend well and tried to defend the whole time, but that is difficult for 90 minutes, extra time or overtime. If you don't play defensively, a player of Spain's quality will score," Rahm analyzed.

Looking ahead, Rahm acknowledged the difficult path remaining for Spain but expressed hope for a repeat of their past successes. He recalled Spain's 2024 European Championship win, where the team managed to maintain a lead and ultimately secure the trophy. "We'll see what happens. It reminds me a bit of the Euros a few years ago, where they managed to maintain the advantage, winning 1-0, and in the end they got the trophy, so I hope it repeats itself," he stated.

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We'll see what happens. It reminds me a bit of the Euros a few years ago, where they managed to maintain the advantage, winning 1-0, and in the end they got the trophy, so I hope it repeats itself.

The former world number one, a known supporter of Athletic Club, also commented on the upcoming match between the United States and Belgium, noting the U.S. team's progress in football. "The United States has been investing in football for a long time and is doing much better, but obviously, there is still a way to go. If you play against a good team like Belgium, I think the inexperience is noticeable, but they have done a great job so far," Rahm said.

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The United States has been investing in football for a long time and is doing much better, but obviously, there is still a way to go. If you play against a good team like Belgium, I think the inexperience is noticeable, but they have done a great job so far.