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The Latest Breaking News from Luis De la Fuente

Argentina boss unsure about Lionel Messi’s future ahead of World Cup final: ‘He doesn’t stop surprising us’

Messi is hoping to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup crowns

The Independent UK

Spain’s Mikel Merino: ‘The focus is on being a good human first, then a good footballer’

The Arsenal midfielder talks about how Luis de la Fuente has created a team built on respect and how they plan to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal Injury: Spain Boss Provides Update for 2026 World Cup Final

Yamal took a “hard knock” during Spain’s semifinal victory over France, Luis de la Fuente revealed.

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Spain hit with Lamine Yamal injury worry as star misses training days before World Cup final

Youngster has not been at his best this tournament after arriving in camp with a niggling hamstring problem

Evening Standard

Ranking the Two Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Spain takes on Argentina in what promises to be an enthralling clash of styles.

Sports Illustrated

In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show the value of the collective and control

Luis de la Fuente’s final-bound team have been fuelled by togetherness and a commitment to each other that goes back a long way

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Luis de la Fuente, 'I see a happy dressing room and a nation behind us' - Spain manager's iconic FIFA World Cup 2026 statement shows psychology of champions, offers life lesson that behind every championship team lies a nation's culture of trust, unity, resilience, shared purpose

Quote of the day by Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is a powerful reminder that teamwork, gratitude, leadership, and unity form the foundation of lasting success. Whether in sports, education, business, or everyday life, people achieve extraordinary results when they support one another and work toward a common purpose.…

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Spain Matches Historic International Soccer Record in World Cup Win vs. France

La Roja is 90 minutes away from validating an unprecedented era of dominance with its second World Cup title.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-Spain forward Fernando Morientes reveals secret to 2026 World Cup success ahead of England Argentina showdown

Fernando Morientes has revealed the key to Spain's international exploits

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‘Amazing’ Spain are peaking at right time for World Cup final, says De la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente said his team were excited but challenged them to improve after they completely outplayed a highly fancied France

The Guardian - UK

France vs. Spain Player Ratings: Emphatic Statement Made in World Cup Semifinal

Les Bleus were shut out by the European champions, who cruised into the World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Spain: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Semifinal

Didier Deschamps and Luis de la Fuente stuck to their guns with Tuesday’s selections.

Sports Illustrated

Brilliant Spain defeat toothless France to reach World Cup final

Spain tamed France's galaxy of stars at the Dallas Stadium to reach the World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 triumph, powering past Les Bleus 2-0 with goals by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. They will face either England or Argentina in the July 19 final.

France 24

France v Spain LIVE: Kylian Mbappe fumes at manager and teammates after World Cup semi-final exit

Spain await England or Argentina after shutting down France to set up a shot at glory

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The Guardian - UK

Will France’s showdown with Spain be the World Cup final in spirit?

In today’s Football Daily: France. Spain. And a proper humdinger

The Guardian - AU

‘Pressure? No’: Lamine Yamal enjoys birthday with a kickabout and a show before France test

‘What I want as a present is a win,’ says Spain’s young star as manager Luis de la Fuente hopes best is still to come at World Cup

The Independent UK

France boss Didier Deschamps insists Spain are favourites to reach World Cup final

The France boss also predicted a spectacular encounter when his side come up against La Roja on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. France: World Cup Semifinal

The European champions face an imperious France in a repeat of the pair’s Euro 2024 semifinal.

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The Guardian - UK

Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

The Spain captain on his team’s chances in the World Cup semi-final, analysing every game so far and how to get the best out of Lamine Yamal

The Independent UK

‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour

The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France

Sports Illustrated

Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

The Independent UK

Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

France 24

World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la…

The Independent UK

Spain v Belgium LIVE: Super-sub Merino strikes late winner again to seal World Cup quarter-final win

Mikel Merino, for the second game in a row, scored late on – after an error from goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who had replaced the injured Thibaut Courtois

The National (Scotland)

Spain 1-0 Portugal: Mikel Merino strikes late as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out

Merino struck deep into stoppage time to fire Spain past Portugal in Dallas and book Luis de la Fuente’s side a place in the World Cup 2026…

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