SPAIN CONFIDENT OF REPEATING EURO 2024 SUCCESS AT WORLD CUP

Spain's squad enters the World Cup as tournament favourites following their victory at Euro 2024, with players and coaching staff expressing confidence in their ability to win another major competition. Luis de la Fuente, the team's coach, questioned why Spain could not win the World Cup. The squad maintains the self-belief that carried them through the European Championship, where Álvaro Morata captained the side to the trophy.

Spain's strength lies in a pool of talented players who have proven themselves at the highest level. Rodri won the Ballon d'Or following the Euros, validating Morata's earlier assertion that Spain possessed world-class footballers capable of winning major honours. Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams and Fabián Ruiz form part of a squad enhanced by two goalkeepers—David Raya and Joan García—described as amongst Europe's best at their positions. Luis Enrique serves as coach and has worked with Pedri at club level.

Spain's players have embraced the favourite's tag rather than shying away from it, viewing external expectations as separate from their internal confidence. Rodri noted that Spain were not considered favourites entering Euro 2024 yet won the tournament, suggesting the squad operates with conviction regardless of outside opinion. The team trains at a World Cup base in Chattanooga, where staff report confidence remains high amongst the playing group as preparations continue.