Athletic Club playmaker Oihan Sancet sparks debate by backing Basque national team to play at a future World Cup ahead of Venezuela friendly

Athletic Club midfielder Oihan Sancet has expressed his desire for the Basque national team to gain official recognition to compete in a future World Cup, ahead of his debut for the team against Venezuela. The Spain international made his Basque debut this Saturday at San Mames, marking the 90th anniversary of the first Basque Government.

Sancet, who had a muscular issue that caused him to miss four club matches, is fully recovered and confident in his team's abilities. He praised the squad's quality and expressed his belief that they have the potential to achieve significant success. Basque Football Federation President Jagoba Arrasate recently re-applied for official recognition, citing precedents in surfing and Basque pelota.

Arrasate expressed pride in his team's determination and strong belief in their ability to compete against top national sides. The upcoming match against Venezuela at San Mames is seen as a significant stage to showcase the team's capabilities.