‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory
Spain's national football team won the 2026 World Cup after defeating Argentina in a final marked by a late goal and multiple red cards. Manager Luis de la Fuente praised his team's defensive performance and collective destiny.
Why it matters
The World Cup is the most significant global sporting event, and this victory marks a major milestone for Spanish football and its current generation of players.
Spain coach Luis de La Fuente lifts the World Cup trophy but he says won’t be joining Álex Baena and Marc Cucurella in getting tattoos. Spain coach Luis de La Fuente lifts the World Cup trophy but he says won’t be joining Álex Baena and Marc Cucurella in getting tattoos. World Cup 2026 ‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory Manager says team and and fans ‘deserve everything’
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