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Spain's Pedro Porro unfazed by final opponent: 'Whoever comes, we'll see you in the final'
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Spain's Pedro Porro unfazed by final opponent: 'Whoever comes, we'll see you in the final'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Spain secured a spot in the North America 2026 World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals.
  • Player Pedro Porro expressed immense happiness and pride in his performance and the team's collective effort.
  • Porro emphasized the team's strong defense as key to neutralizing France's offense and is focused on recovery for the final.

Spain has advanced to the North America 2026 World Cup final, securing their place with a decisive 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals. The win was sealed by a crucial goal from right-back Pedro Porro, who expressed profound satisfaction with his performance and the team's journey.

I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would have the World Cup I'm having.

— Pedro PorroReflecting on his personal performance in the tournament.

"I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would have the World Cup I'm having," Porro declared after the match. He highlighted the team's collective effort, stating, "Today's success is not because of my goal, but because of the work done by all 26 players. Everyone's push is very important." Spain's initial objective upon arriving in the United States was to reach this stage, and Porro acknowledged the team's happiness in achieving it.

Today's success is not because of my goal, but because of the work done by all 26 players. Everyone's push is very important.

— Pedro PorroAttributing the team's victory to collective effort.

The key to Spain's victory, according to Porro, was their defensive solidity. "The key was that we kept a clean sheet," he noted. "We knew that aspect was important, and we had to strengthen our defense because we knew France has very good players up front." He praised the team's complete performance, excelling both defensively and offensively.

The key was that we kept a clean sheet. We knew that aspect was important, and we had to strengthen our defense because we knew France has very good players up front.

— Pedro PorroExplaining the defensive strategy that led to the win against France.

Looking ahead to the final, Porro stressed the importance of recovery. Spain will face either England or Argentina, both formidable opponents. "At this stage of the World Cup, they are the best in the world, so any team, both are very good," Porro stated. "Whoever comes, we'll see you in the final." His immediate focus is on preparing physically and mentally for the championship match on July 19.

At this stage of the World Cup, they are the best in the world, so any team, both are very good. Whoever comes, we'll see you in the final.

— Pedro PorroExpressing confidence and anticipation for the World Cup final opponent.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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