Luis de la Fuente Declares Spain Among Favorites for 2026 World Cup

As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada begins, anticipation builds for the tournament. Spain is set to announce its 26-man squad in the coming days, aiming to secure their second world title after triumphing in 2010 in South Africa. Among the players expected to represent La Roja is Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, although he will miss the tournament's opener against Cape Verde. In a recent podcast interview with Diario AS, Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente discussed his team's prospects in North America. He confidently stated, "We have to be cautious, despite being favourites. We have to go with our feet on the ground. I don’t shy away, we are favourites, but we’re equally as favourites as England or France." De la Fuente emphasized a unified squad mentality, declaring, "There are no club players here, there are national team players. It’s a different mentality. We have to abstract ourselves from everything and always try to bring the best." As the tournament approaches, Spain's blend of emerging talent and experienced players will be crucial in their quest for glory.

Source: Football España - 2026-05-25

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