Spain have reached the World Cup final after a semifinal victory over France, with coach Luis de la Fuente saying the team has recaptured the spirit of the side that won the country's first title in 2010.
Key facts
- Spain defeated France in the World Cup semifinal.
- Spain are now one win away from a second World Cup title.
- Coach Luis de la Fuente compared the current side to Spain's 2010 champions.
- Al Jazeera described the semifinal display against France as a masterclass.
Spain have booked their place in the World Cup final after what Al Jazeera described as a masterclass against France in the semifinals, leaving the team one win away from a second World Cup title.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said the side had recaptured the spirit of the 2010 team that lifted the country’s first World Cup, drawing a comparison between the current squad and that title-winning generation.
With victory in the final, Spain would claim their second World Cup crown, adding to the title they secured in 2010.
Why it matters
A World Cup final is one of the biggest occasions in international sport, and Spain stand on the brink of only their second title, having last won in 2010.
Frequently asked questions
How did Spain reach the World Cup final?
Spain reached the final by beating France in the semifinals, in what Al Jazeera described as a masterclass performance.
Would this be Spain's first World Cup title?
No. Spain previously won the World Cup in 2010, so victory in this final would be their second title.
What did coach Luis de la Fuente say?
De la Fuente said Spain had recaptured the spirit of their 2010 title-winning team after reaching the final.