De la Fuente praises Spanish World Cup winners as examples for the sport
Luis de la Fuente has hailed Spain's World Cup winners as role models for the nation after their victory over Argentina, highlighting their exceptional talent and the need for resilience in the final.
De la Fuente praises Spanish World Cup winners as examples for the sport
According to Soccernews.
Background
Spain has now laid a strong foundation for the years to come, with a mix of experienced players and young talent such as Ferran Torres and Pau Cubarsi. Their recent performances boost hopes for a successful campaign in the upcoming World Cup, with the focus on continuing their impressive run in international tournaments.
Why this matters
Spain's victory over Argentina highlights the growing dominance of the team led by Luis de la Fuente. With Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal, Spain not only showed their talent but also their resilience in crucial moments, which could be crucial for their season outlook towards the 2026 World Cup.
Key points
- De la Fuente praises Spanish World Cup winners as examples for the sport.
- Luis de la Fuente has hailed Spain's World Cup winners as role models for the nation after their victory over Argentina, highlighting their exceptional talent and the need for resilience in the final.
- De la Fuente's World Cup winners 'an example for Spanish sport'.
Luis de la Fuente has praised Spain's World Cup-winning players as an "example" for the entire country after their 1-0 win over Argentina in the final. Ferran Torres came on as a substitute and scored the only goal in extra time, sealing La Roja's triumph. This victory is reminiscent of their previous success in the World Cup final against the Netherlands in 2010.
Argentina lost Enzo Fernandez in the second half, who was sent off with a red card after a serious foul on Pau Cubarsi, the best youngster of the tournament. Fernandez was previously booked for gesturing with his arms at referee Slavko Vincic after being denied a free kick. The 2022 champions did not have a single shot on target until the 117th minute, becoming the first team since 1966 to finish without a shot in regular time of a World Cup final.
Apart from a late chance for Giuliano Simeone, Spain were in complete control of the match, with no fewer than 20 shots and 12 of them on target. Their expected goals (xG) of 1.94 compared to Argentina's 0.17 speaks volumes about their dominance. Spain is now only the fourth team to win both the European Championship and the World Cup consecutively, after West Germany (European Championship 1972 and World Cup 1974), France (World Cup 1998 and European Championship 2000) and La Roja itself (European Championship 2008, World Cup 2010, European Championship 2012).
De la Fuente showered his players with praise after this victory, telling RTVE: "These are players with exceptional talent. I am very proud to have made this journey with them; it has been an honor. It touches me deeply. It is great, we have a generation of players who are an example for Spanish sport, for young people, for all of Spain. Together we are stronger. We should have scored earlier, but there were many saves. But it is a World Cup final, against Lionel Messi... you have to suffer. We had to show that we were ready to suffer.
Ferran Torres is now only the secondsubstitute who scores the winning goal in a World Cup final, after Germany's Mario Götze in 2014, who also scored against Argentina. But Cubarsi wasn't the only Spanish player to win an individual award; Rodri received the Golden Ball and Unai Simon received the Golden Glove. Spain are now unbeaten in their last 38 matches in all competitions, the longest streak ever by a European men's team (29 wins and 9 draws).
What's happening now
With this victory, Spain can prepare for future matches with renewed confidence. The focus will be on maintaining this form and further developing players such as Pau Cubarsi, who has impressed as a young talent. De la Fuente will undoubtedly continue to fine-tune his strategies to prepare Spain for the 2026 World Cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of the final between Spain and Argentina?
Spain won the final 1-0 against Argentina.
Who scored the goal for Spain in the final?
Ferran Torres scored the only goal for Spain in extra time.
How does this victory affect the standings in World Cup history?
With this victory, Spain is now the fourth team to win both the European Championship and the World Cup consecutively.
What is the next match for Spain after this victory?
The next match for Spain is not yet specified in the article.
What happened to Enzo Fernandez during the final?
Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the second half after a serious foul.
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