Luis de la Fuente discusses Spain's strong performance at the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the importance of teamwork and respect between players ahead of the knockout stage against Austria.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente offered an in-depth analysis of La Roja's excellent form at the 2026 World Cup. With his mind set on the round of 16, the La Rioja coach highlighted the collective growth and maturity of a group whose desire to win remains intact. One of the strengths highlighted by the coach lies in the extraordinary management of the group and the mutual respect between the key players of the team. "There are players who are leading figures in their clubs and don't play much here, but they accept it because these are our values. This team is still insatiable from a sporting point of view," said De la Fuente. He also supported his players' performances with convincing statistics, underlining that Spain are one of the teams that create the most dangerous chances and record the highest number of shots on target so far in the tournament. Regarding the elimination match against Austria, the coach warned of the notable leap in quality that his opponent has made in recent years. He concluded by assuring that the team arrives focused and confident, but with one guiding principle firmly in mind: "Anyone can beat you in a single match."
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