De la Fuente emphasized that Spain is fighting together as a "big family".

The highly anticipated 2026 World Cup is about to kick off, and Spain's head coach, De la Fuente, said that the team's strong performance is due to the team's consistent fighting spirit as a "family," adding that this philosophy has given him greater confidence.

Spain will face Cape Verde in their first match of Group H in the World Cup group stage. Other teams in Group H that Spain is in include Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

Spain coach De la Fuente said, "For some time now, we have been emphasizing a word that has given us a great sense of security, confidence and strength, and that is family. We hope that the Spanish national team will become a big family."

“From the first player to the last, we all work with this philosophy in mind. This makes me feel very calm and at ease. I know I am working with a group of trustworthy people, and that gives me great confidence.”

De la Fuente also stated, "Time will tell who is right and who is wrong. Time will also allow everyone to find their place, and I have always known what I should do."

“I’m not a vengeful or vindictive person. I think everyone should reflect on what they’ve said and done, and then reflect on and weigh it. I’ve never changed. Believe me, I’m still the same person, and my life hasn’t changed because of these successes.”

Furthermore, "Everything I do now is exactly the same as it was three and a half years ago. I still go to the same places, to the same restaurants and cafes. I still walk calmly on the street, living the exact same life as before."

On the other hand, Spain defeated Peru 3-1 in a friendly match, thanks to goals from Oyarzabal and Pedri, and successfully welcomed the World Cup with a victory.

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