‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success
The Spanish national football team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with high confidence following their success at Euro 2024. Despite squad changes, the team remains focused on maintaining their status as tournament favorites.
Why it matters
Spain's performance is a key narrative in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, reflecting the evolution of European football talent.
Lamine Yamal was 16 when he helped Spain win the Euros in 2024 and has developed as a player. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters View image in fullscreen Lamine Yamal was 16 when he helped Spain win the Euros in 2024 and has developed as a player. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters World Cup 2026 ‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites
The article is a standard sports feature focusing on team morale and player development.
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