Pedro Sánchez has turned the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina into a symbol of collective unity and pride for Spain. In a column published in 'El País', the president assures that this tournament has once again been "the World Cup of our lives."
Sánchez recalls the 1982 Spain World Cup, experienced by his generation, and highlights how the conquest of the first star in South Africa 2010 marked millions of young Spaniards. According to the head of the Executive, that national team changed the mentality of national football by leaving behind the historic "we played like never before and lost as always" to make way for a Spain capable of competing and winning at the highest level.
The president emphasizes that the players competing in today's final are heirs to that philosophy based on talent, technique, teamwork, and solidarity. He especially mentions young players like Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, who were barely children when Andrés Iniesta gave Spain its first world title.
In his article, Sánchez highlights that this national team represents "the Spain that sets no limits," a society that trusts in itself and faces great challenges with ambition. He also values humility, respect for the opponent, and collective commitment as hallmarks of a team that, in his opinion, has captivated the world with its style of play.
The president concludes by assuring that, regardless of the result, Spain has already achieved a victory by reaching the final. However, he encourages Spaniards to believe in triumph and to experience the World Cup event with the excitement of childhood: "Today we all are 11 years old again."
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