The Spanish national team secured a confident 3-0 victory over Austria in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, advancing comfortably to the quarterfinals. Following the match, head coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his satisfaction with his players’ performance on the pitch. He praised the team for delivering an almost flawless display in every aspect of the game but cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that the upcoming knockout rounds would feature even tougher opponents. The coach singled out Mikel Oyarzabal for his outstanding performance and highlighted the strong team spirit.
“Great teams emerge when they are needed. We closely analyzed what happened in the previous matches. We achieved near perfection in all areas. We must continue to improve. There is always room for slight enhancements. The Round of 16 will bring even more challenging opponents. Our mentality is built on constant improvement. The team demands more and more. Oyarzabal once again proves his potential. We have to acknowledge that. The rest of the squad delivered an extraordinary match. We know Croatia and Portugal very well, and whoever progresses will deserve it,” the coach told AS.
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