🎙️ We are contenders: De la Fuente confident for the World Cup | OneFootball

In the build-up to the next international fixture against Egypt, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente assessed the current state of "La Roja" with a mix of ambition and caution. Before starting the press conference, the manager sent his condolences over the death of Ferran Martorell, former president of Espanyol.

Turning to football matters, De la Fuente did not hide the team’s status as favorites: "There is no doubt that we are among the contenders, and I like that," he said firmly.

The Lamine Yamal Factor and the FIFA Ranking

One of the standout names was Lamine Yamal, whose steady development the coach highlighted: "His best version is yet to come," he said. He also stressed the importance of winning in order to hold on to top spot in the FIFA Ranking, an extra incentive for a team seeking tactical perfection against opponents of similar strength.

Objective: The World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the coach was unequivocal about the group’s focus: "Since Monday, we have been working exclusively on preparing for the World Cup." For De la Fuente, every match is a crucial test on the road to glory.

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