Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente
Spain's national football team has reached the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory over France. Head coach Luis de la Fuente credited the win to the team's collective spirit and humility, drawing comparisons to Spain's 2010 championship squad.
Why it matters
Spain is one win away from securing their second World Cup title, marking a significant resurgence in their international football dominance.
After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente is hoping to lead La Roja to their second world title after 16 years [Paul Ellis/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 15 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said his side had revived the spirit of their 2010 World Cup triumph after a commanding 2-0 win over France on Tuesday sent them into the final and left them one victory away from a second world title.
Spain, who won their first World Cup 16 years ago, neutralised a France attack that had scored 16 goals before the semifinal and had been regarded as one of the tournament’s most dangerous.
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