Spain reaches World Cup final, coach promises to fight for the win

Spain secured a spot in the World Cup final by defeating France 2-0 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro eliminated the French team, setting Spain up to compete for their second World Cup title.

Following the impressive performance, coach Luis de la Fuente stated that his message to the players was that they were facing one of the world's best teams, but that they were the best team in the world. He highlighted the importance of order, balance, sacrifice, and effort in disrupting France's game plan.

De la Fuente attributed the qualification to talent, hard work, and sacrifice, praising the "exceptional generation of footballers" for their commendable attitude. He expressed constant surprise at the team's improvement, noting their commitment and the great merit belonging to the young players.

Regarding a potential opponent in the final, De la Fuente admitted he had no preference but leaned towards Argentina due to his friendship with coach Lionel Scaloni. However, he also expressed great respect for England's potential, having previously identified them as a strong contender.

The coach conveyed his happiness and pride in reaching the final, acknowledging the difficulty of the achievement. He affirmed that Spain would fight to win their second World Cup trophy, emphasizing that finals are meant to be played and that the journey to reach them is the most important aspect.