Spain enters the tournament as the reigning European champion and one of the primary favorites heading into the World Cup. However, the squad managed by Luis de la Fuente faces an additional objective: to conclude a perceived streak of disappointment following their historic 2010 World Cup victory. The build-up to the 2022 Qatar World Cup was marked by significant media scrutiny in Spain, particularly concerning the trust placed by then-coach Luis Enrique in veteran players like Sergio Busquets alongside emerging talents such as Gavi and Pedri.
Despite the external criticism, the team demonstrated strong form leading into the global competition. Spain’s campaign began with dominance during the qualifying phases, securing six victories. Ferran Torres emerged as a key contributor, leading the scoring efforts with four goals.
This strong momentum continued into the World Cup proper, where “La Roja” dismantled Costa Rica in the opening match with a decisive 7-0 win, during which Ferran registered two goals. As the nation prepares for the tournament, the focus remains on capitalizing on their recent success to secure a major title in the World Cup.
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Spain arrives at the World Cup as the reigning European champion and a leading favorite. Nevertheless, the squad under Luis de la Fuente has an added goal: to overcome a perceived pattern of disappoin