De la Fuente salutes âbest team in worldâ Spain after France upset
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July 16, 2026
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ARLINGTON, United States â Spain coach Luis de la Fuente saluted his players as the âbest team in the worldâ on Tuesday after a stunning 2-0 World Cup semi-final upset of France.
De la Fuente, who had repeatedly said Spain were the best side in the tournament, was left beaming with pride as La Roja outplayed France to reach Sundayâs World Cup final.
It was another tactical masterpiece by the Spanish coach, who oversaw La Rojaâs European Championship victory in 2024 and has now beaten France in three-straight competitive matches.
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