Spain Coach De La Fuente Claims Team Is 'Best in World' After France Win
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente declared his team 'the best in the world' after a 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France earlier today, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring in either half to secure La Roja's place in the final against either England or Argentina.
De La Fuente told media that facing 'one of the best national teams in the world' made their win distinct, praising players' 'commitment, solidarity, generosity, and talent' that 'make the difficult look easy.' He added the players 'deserve everything' for their consistent performance throughout the tournament.
With Spain entering the final as confident favorites, their self-belief will be tested against another elite opponent in Saturday's championship match. Will their claim of being the world's best team hold up when football's ultimate prize is on the line?