Spain Wins World Cup, Coach De la Fuente Praises Team Mentality
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- Spain, led by coach Luis de la Fuente, secured their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, extending their unbeaten streak to 38 matches.
- De la Fuente attributed the victory to the team's strong unity and values, highlighting the players' talent and solidarity.
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Spain won their second World Cup title by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time, extending their unbeaten run to 38 matches across all competitions, a record for European or South American teams.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said a team-first mentality powered his players as they beat Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to win the World Cup for the second time and establish themselves as international football’s dominant side.
De la Fuente, who at 65 became the oldest coach to guide a team to a World Cup triumph, led Spain to the Euro 2024 title and his team are now unbeaten in 38 matches in all competitions – a record for any team from Europe or South America.
“In the past people were surprised about footballers being talented and skilled and being good people,” he told reporters. “We are the most united team and that is thanks to having people with solidarity, values.”
Spain beat the defending champions 1-0 after extra time, with the winner coming from substitute Ferran Torres in a testament to the group mentality that has propelled them through the tournament.
“I’m so proud of this generation of footballers who have grown up with this philosophy, remained true to it, made it even better, and set an example as a team and a family – they’re excellent, world-class footballers with exceptional talent,” De la Fuente said.
“I’m very moved. Looking back and thinking about them, we’ve won everything, absolutely everything, with this generation of players.”
