Oyarzabal says Spain need time to believe World Cup win
Mikel Oyarzabal told Telemundo Spain’s second World Cup star may take time to sink in after La Roja beat Argentina in New York.
By Sal Moretti · Money Reporter
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Mikel Oyarzabal was still trying to process Spain’s latest World Cup coronation after La Roja beat Argentina in the 2026 final in New York, telling Telemundo that the scale of the moment had not yet landed.
In an exclusive interview aired July 19, 2026, the Spanish forward said, “It’s going to take us a while to believe it,” according to Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Telemundo reported that Oyarzabal spoke after Spain secured the second star in the history of the “Furia Roja.” The network said he discussed his emotions following the final, praised his teammates for the triumph and acknowledged Argentina’s quality as the beaten finalist.
The victory gave Spain its second World Cup title, according to Telemundo, which described the celebration as the country receiving a second star 16 years after its first.
Spain’s night in New York
Telemundo’s World Cup coverage framed the final as a New York showcase, with one segment titled around Spain’s coronation after defeating Argentina in the city. Another called the night Spain lifting the World Cup “unforgettable.”
The network also highlighted the emotional split after the whistle: Spain celebrating another global title, Argentina left with the pain of coming up short in the final.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was shown in Telemundo’s related coverage thanking his players after reaching the final. In the network’s Spanish caption, Scaloni expressed “eternal gratitude” to the group that made it to the title match.
Former Argentina player Maxi Rodríguez also appeared in Telemundo’s coverage, saying Spain was a fair winner while also calling for congratulations to Argentina, according to the network’s segment title.
De la Fuente and Ferran join the tributes
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was also part of Telemundo’s post-match coverage. The network quoted him calling the triumph “the best script for a movie” and saying it was an honor to coach the players.
Telemundo said Ferran Torres and De la Fuente dedicated the title to Spain after the match. In another clip, Ferran was quoted saying the team had depended on itself and had proved it on the day.
Spanish former player Guti also weighed in during Telemundo’s analysis of the final, with the network quoting him as saying Spain had been “very superior” to Argentina.
For Oyarzabal, the takeaway was simpler and bigger: Spain had climbed back to the top of world football, and even inside the winning dressing room, Telemundo’s interview showed the achievement still felt difficult to grasp.
This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.