Spain manager praises players after World Cup final victory over Argentina
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Luis de la Fuente, manager of Spain, commended his players for achieving their 'destiny' by winning the World Cup final against Argentina. The match, held on July 19, saw Spain secure a victory in the second period of extra time with a goal from Ferran Torres. Despite having a goal disallowed by Nico Williams earlier in extra time, Spain capitalized on their chances after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the 93rd minute. This marks Spain's second World Cup title and underlines their dominance in the tournament.
- •Luis de la Fuente praises Spain's players after the final
- •Ferran Torres scores in extra time for the victory
- •Argentina's Enzo Fernández sent off in the 93rd minute
- •Match held on July 19, 2026
- •Spain wins their second World Cup title
- 1:37 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory
"Manager says team and and fans ‘deserve everything’ ‘It hurts my soul’: Scaloni to consider Argentina future Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, hailed his players for fulfilling what he described as “their destiny” by winning a second World Cup final against 10-man Argentina. The reigning champions were second best throughout but it took until the second period of extra time for Spain to find the breakthrough from the substitute, Ferran Torres. Nico Williams saw his goal disallowed in the first half of extra time, while Enzo Fernández became the sixth player – and third from Argentina – to be sent off in a World Cup final after the Chelsea midfielder was shown a second yellow card in the 93rd minute. Continue reading...
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