Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his squad is the best team in the world following a victory over France on Tuesday [1].
The win secures Spain a place in the World Cup final, marking a dominant peak for the national team on the global stage.
Spain defeated France 2-0 [1] during the semi-final match held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, U.S. [2]. The result eliminates France from the tournament and positions Spain as a primary favorite to win the trophy.
Following the match, de la Fuente expressed confidence in his players' abilities. He said, "We are the best team in the world" [1]. The coach said France was facing the best team in the world during the contest [2].
De la Fuente also highlighted the emotional weight of the victory for his home country. He said, "Es un orgullo unir a todo un país" — it is a pride to unite an entire country [3].
The victory in Dallas on July 14, 2026 [2], comes as a culmination of the team's tactical execution throughout the tournament. By shutting out France, Spain demonstrated a defensive and offensive cohesion that de la Fuente believes separates them from other international competitors.
The Spanish side now prepares for the final match, carrying the momentum of a clean sheet against one of the tournament's most formidable opponents.
“"We are the best team in the world."”
Spain's victory over France not only secures a spot in the final but establishes a psychological advantage. By explicitly labeling his team the best in the world, de la Fuente is shifting the narrative of the tournament to center on Spanish dominance, placing immense pressure on their upcoming opponent while galvanizing national support in Spain.
