Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team felt invincible after reaching the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-0 win over France.
Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty in the first half and Pedro Perro's second goal after the break gave Spain a deserved victory in the semi-final at the Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, early morning WIB.
Afterwards, De la Fuente issued a warning to their opponents in the final, Argentina, by insisting his players were full of confidence after a dominant performance against favourites like France.
"We feel invincible. They (France) face the best team in the world. We have that advantage. These players deserve everything because day after day, they show their commitment, generosity, solidarity, and talent."
"It's been a pleasure to watch them play. Today was really spectacular. What seemed difficult, this team made it look easy," said De la Fuente.
This victory extended Spain's unbeaten record to 37 matches, matching the record set by European countries in men's international football (Italy, 2018-2021).
Spain began their 2026 World Cup campaign in less than satisfactory fashion, a surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opening group game.
However, in the knockout stage, they have defeated Portugal, Belgium, and France and only conceded one goal. De la Fuente said his team had found their best level at the right time.
"We know we have to improve little by little. We certainly want to win the first game, but it's a process."
"It is planned so that we can reach key moments in the best condition. We are in excellent condition and in terms of football level, we have reached the peak," he said.
Spain vs Argentina will pit the Euro champions against the reigning World Cup champions.
"I would love to face Argentina because I am close friends with Lionel Scaloni. We welcome them with open arms," said De la Fuente.
The victory on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 WIB, marked the third consecutive summer Spain beat France in a semi-final match of the tournament.
Lamine Yamal scored in the 2-1 win in the 2024 Euro semi-final just days before his 17th birthday. Then, La Roja won 5-4 over Les Bleus in last year's UEFA Nations League match.
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