"Spanish Players Are the Best in the World!"... Spain Coach Praises Team After Reaching Final for First Time in 16 Years

On July 15 (KST), Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup semifinals, securing a spot in the final for the first time in 16 years.

Oyarzabal, who led the team to the final by scoring the opening and winning goal in the 22nd minute of the first half, shared his overwhelming emotions, saying, "It is a stage I have dreamed of since I was a little kid." Coach de la Fuente expressed strong pride, stating, "We are the best team in the world."

On the other hand, France's coach Deschamps and Cherki, who fell at the threshold of the final, expressed deep regret as they shared their thoughts on the defeat.

Sports Mug brings you the post-match interviews where the fortunes of the two teams diverged.

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