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Luis de la Fuente addresses Spain's goalkeeping competition ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Luis de la Fuente addresses Spain's goalkeeping competition ahead of World Cup

Summary

Luis de la Fuente, Spain's national team coach, spoke to the media on June 2, 2026, before a friendly against Iraq. With the World Cup approaching, he remains tight-lipped about the starting goalkeeper but expressed confidence in his selection. De la Fuente indicated he has a clear strategy for the team, including the goalkeeper position, which will be refined during upcoming training sessions. He reassured fans about the quality of the goalkeeping options available to him, stating that they can expect a top-class performer in that role.

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By the Numbers

•Luis de la Fuente addressed the media before a friendly against Iraq.
•Spain's World Cup opener is set for June 16 against Cape Verde.
•De la Fuente is confident in his goalkeeper decision process.
•Training sessions will finalize the starting lineup details.
•He reassured fans of having a top-class goalkeeper.

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11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Stay calm: Luis de la Fuente cools the debate over the goalkeeping spot

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Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente spoke to the media on the eve of Spain’s second-to-last warm-up friendly, against Iraq.With two weeks to go before La Roja’s highly anticipated World Cu...
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