World Cup ‘not enough’ as Spain begin next chapter
Coach Luis de la Fuente said he would not allow the World Cup winners to rest on their laurels as they return to action this week.
Spain's World Cup triumph has not extinguished coach Luis de la Fuente's ambition for the national team. Following their victory over Argentina in July, de la Fuente has already extended his contract until 2032, demonstrating his commitment to leading La Roja. As the team returns to action for the first time since their triumph, they will face England in the Nations League on September 26th.
The coach emphasized that the World Cup win is not sufficient, and the team must strive to improve. Spain's next major target is the 2028 European championships, where they can aim to emulate their success in Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, and Euro 2012. Despite the challenge of repeating past successes, de la Fuente believes the team is now positioned to compete for titles.
New faces like Thomas Tuchel's England, who lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, will add to the pressure as Spain seeks to maintain their world champion status.
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