Guti says Spain had Argentina under control in World Cup final
Telemundo analysts Guti and Iván Zamorano pointed to Spain’s command after La Roja beat Argentina for the 2026 World Cup title.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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Guti gave Spain’s World Cup final performance the full stamp of approval after La Roja beat Argentina, saying on Telemundo Deportes that Spain had been “muy superior” to the Albiceleste.
The former Spain midfielder was part of Telemundo’s postgame analysis after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which the network framed as a match largely controlled by Spain. Telemundo said its experts agreed on the scale of Spain’s control, with Guti and Iván Zamorano offering the main breakdowns.
According to Telemundo’s match coverage, Spain controlled the final from the opening stages through the end. The network’s summary said La Roja were able to get the goal before the penalty shootout, after keeping Argentina on the back foot for long stretches.
The result delivered Spain its second World Cup star, 16 years after its previous title, according to Telemundo’s related coverage. The network also reported that Spain’s coronation came after beating Argentina in New York.
Telemundo’s coverage leaned heavily into the Spanish celebration after the final whistle. Related segments showed Spain lifting the World Cup, the team receiving its second star, and players marking what the network described as a historic night.
Spain forward Ferran Torres and coach Luis de la Fuente dedicated the title to the country after the match, according to another Telemundo segment. De la Fuente also told the network that managing the players was an honor and described the triumph as a dream script for a film.
Mikel Oyarzabal, in a separate Telemundo interview after the win, said it would take time for Spain’s players to believe what they had achieved. Ferran Torres also told the network that Spain had depended on itself throughout and had proved it in the final.
Argentina’s side of the night was covered with a more reflective tone. Telemundo reported comments from coach Lionel Scaloni, who expressed lasting gratitude to the players for reaching the final.
Former Argentina player Maxi Rodríguez also weighed in on Telemundo, saying Spain were worthy winners while adding that Argentina deserved congratulations for its run to the final.
The network’s postgame package placed Guti’s verdict at the center of the football argument: Spain’s superiority was not just about the trophy, but about the way the final unfolded. On Telemundo’s panel, the expert consensus was that La Roja had the upper hand against Argentina when it mattered most.
This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.