Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

BBC News Friday 17 July 2026, 15:04 UTC 1 min read

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Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

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Mauricio Pochettino said he will make a decision regarding his future as coach of the United States men's national team next week. The Argentinian manager is in talks with U.S. Soccer to sign a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. When asked about his future, Pochettino, whose current deal runs through the end of this tournament, told Spanish radio Cadena Cope on Thursday: "We are evaluating it, looking at it.

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