Luis de la Fuente, the head coach of the Spanish national team, expressed his immense happiness after guiding his country to victory in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that this achievement is the result of years of teamwork and commitment. He praised the efforts of his players throughout the tournament.
Luis de la Fuente stated: "I feel a great pride towards this generation of players, who have continued to develop with this idea, remained loyal to it, and even worked to improve it."
He added: "The players have set an example of what a group, a team, and a family should be. They are wonderful players, possessing exceptional talent and potential. Above all, I feel proud, and it has been an honor for me to accompany them on this journey."
He continued: "We have won in all categories, and we have grown together. This is a group with talent, determination, commitment, and values. Moreover, they are young and still have a lot to offer. We were just wondering, what else do we have left to achieve? This team knows no fatigue."
De la Fuente continued, saying: "I am very moved, we have talked a lot with the players, we have won everything, it is a generation that serves as an example for sports and for Spanish youth, together we are stronger, and no one should have any doubt about that."
Regarding the match proceedings, he said: "The game should have been decided long before that, the great saves made by Emiliano Martinez prevented us from taking an early lead with a more comfortable margin. It's the World Cup final, and even when playing against ten men, there must be suffering. Since we love suffering, we proved once again that we are ready for anything. Winning is extremely difficult, and that must be appreciated."
