Spain to face England on Saturday, after World Cup win
Spain’s World Cup-winning national team will return to action this weekend for its first match since lifting the trophy. The reigning champions will face England in their opening Nations League match, with the squad holding an open training session attended by large numbers of fans ahead of the game.
Madrid, September 23 — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente remains determined to push his team beyond their World Cup triumph as they prepare for their first match since the victory. The 65-year-old coach, who recently signed a new contract extending his tenure until 2032, acknowledged that the team's goal is to be better than they were before.
De la Fuente emphasized that the World Cup is not enough, and they must strive for continuous improvement. Spain's next major challenge will be the 2028 European championships, where they hope to emulate their past successes in Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, and Euro 2012. The coach admitted that replicating past successes will be challenging, noting that winning titles is rare and many teams fail to achieve them.
However, de la Fuente remains optimistic, stating that Spain is now the team to beat and serves as motivation for their players. For the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against England, Spain will field a team similar to their World Cup squad, including key players Thomas Tuchel's England, Rodri, and Lamine Yamal.
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