Spain Coach De la Fuente Calls World Cup Final 'A Luxury for the Few'

Spain's national team coach Luis de la Fuente expressed immense joy and pride following his team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup final. He described the achievement as a "luxury" that is only within reach of a select few, highlighting the culmination of a project initiated three to four years prior.

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There is a lot of accumulated tension now. This is a great responsibility. It is a luxury, only for the chosen ones, a World Cup final is within reach of few. We have to assimilate all this.

"There is a lot of accumulated tension now. This is a great responsibility. It is a luxury, only for the chosen ones, a World Cup final is within reach of few. We have to assimilate all this," De la Fuente stated after the match. He added, "Now it is difficult to describe. This must be something similar to happiness. What pride to lead such a group of players! We still want to continue, we have one more step."

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Now it is difficult to describe. This must be something similar to happiness. What pride to lead such a group of players! We still want to continue, we have one more step.

De la Fuente emphasized that Spain's victory was a testament to the collective commitment of his players. He acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by France, calling them "a very difficult team" with "one of the best squads." However, he asserted, "As a team, we are the best in the world. As a team, I emphasize, which is different from the other. That we have is a plus and these players have shown that they are a true team," he celebrated.

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France is a very difficult team. Today we faced one of the best squads, a group of wonderful players. But as a team, we are the best in the world. As a team, I emphasize, which is different from the other. That we have is a plus and these players have shown that they are a true team.

Reflecting on the celebrations back in Spain, De la Fuente was visibly moved. "It is very beautiful to feel a bond like this, to feel that you are making people happy. It is a pride to be Spanish and on Sunday we have another opportunity to demonstrate it," he concluded, looking ahead to the final match.

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It is very beautiful to feel a bond like this, to feel that you are making people happy. It is a pride to be Spanish and on Sunday we have another opportunity to demonstrate it.