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Spain's De la Fuente says they must keep improving ahead of Uruguay clash

Spain's De la Fuente says they must keep improving ahead of Uruguay clash
Channel News Asia Thursday 25 June 2026, 23:06 UTC 1 min read
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Spain's De la Fuente says they must keep improving ahead of Uruguay clash June 25 : Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his side learned valuable lessons from their goalless draw with Cape Verde and must continue improving ahead of Friday's World Cup Group H clash against Uruguay. De la Fuente said the draw with Cape Verde "made us better" and helped Spain produce an improved performance in a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. •

Spain's De la Fuente says they must keep improving ahead of Uruguay clash June 25 : Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his side learned valuable lessons from their goalless draw with Cape Verde and must continue improving ahead of Friday's World Cup Group H clash against Uruguay. • De la Fuente said the draw with Cape Verde "made us better" and helped Spain produce an improved performance in a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. • De la Fuente dismissed suggestions Spain could settle for a draw against Uruguay, saying: "I only know how to play to win." • He defended winger Nico Williams' assertion that Spain are "the best", saying the squad's confidence is always matched by humility and respect for opponents. • De la Fuente described Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay as a physically and tactically demanding side and said it would be an honour to face a coach he greatly admires. • The coach hailed Lamine Yamal as a "genius" in the making and praised Mikel Oyarzabal's football intelligence, saying the forward continues to impress him. • The Spain boss hinted players "demanding opportunities" could be rewarded, but said he would make a final decision on his lineup after the team's final training session.
Spain (LOCATION) De la Fuente (ORG) Uruguay (LOCATION) Luis de la Fuente (PERSON) Cape Verde (LOCATION) World Cup Group H (ORG) Saudi Arabia (LOCATION) Nico Williams' (PERSON) Marcelo Bielsa (PERSON) Lamine Yamal (ORG) Mikel Oyarzabal's (PERSON)
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