Luis de la Fuente hails Spain’s World Cup win as movie-worthy
Spain’s coach told Telemundo it was an honor to lead his players after the 2026 final victory over Argentina in New York.
By Frankie Delgado · News Reporter
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Luis de la Fuente had the perfect film pitch after Spain’s World Cup triumph: a run so sweet he told Telemundo it felt like “the best script for a movie.”
The Spain coach spoke to Telemundo in an exclusive interview published July 19, 2026, after his team defeated Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final and claimed the country’s second world title.
De la Fuente, reflecting on the journey with his players, said it was “an honor” to coach them, according to Telemundo. The network said the Spanish manager discussed the meaning of beating Argentina and adding a second star to Spain’s history.
The final was played in New York, according to Telemundo’s coverage of Spain’s coronation. The broadcaster described the night as Spain receiving its second star 16 years after its previous World Cup triumph.
Spain’s second star
Telemundo’s World Cup coverage framed the victory as a defining moment for Spain, with multiple videos focused on the celebrations, the trophy lift and the emotional scenes after the final whistle.
One Telemundo segment showed Spain lifting the World Cup, while another focused on the team’s coronation after beating Argentina in the final. The broadcaster also reported that Spain’s players celebrated the title as the country returned to the top of world soccer.
De la Fuente’s comments put the spotlight on the group behind the win. In the Telemundo interview, the coach emphasized the process he and the players had lived through on the way to the championship.
Telemundo also reported that Ferran Torres and De la Fuente dedicated the title to Spain after the match. The network’s coverage included scenes from the postgame celebrations as the Spanish team marked its new world crown.
Argentina’s pain, Spain’s party
Argentina’s side of the final was also part of Telemundo’s coverage. The broadcaster aired segments on Lionel Scaloni’s tears after the defeat and described Argentina’s disappointment following the loss to Spain.
Former Argentina player Maxi Rodríguez, speaking in Telemundo’s coverage, said Spain was a fair winner while also saying Argentina deserved congratulations. Telemundo also featured analysis from Guti, who said Spain had been superior to Argentina in the final.
For Spain, the story ended with the trophy held high and De la Fuente praising the players who delivered it. His message to Telemundo was clear: the coach saw the campaign as a dream script, and he cast his squad as the stars of it.
This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.