And that is an extremely difficult thing."
Regarding tactical decisions, De la Fuente said, "We have an exceptional coaching staff that provides me with wonderful information.
And then, I believe there is a sixth sense that helps with everything."
He noted that unpredictable match events require adaptability while maintaining core principles. "You may set a certain plan, but the match might take you in a different direction.
That can happen because of an injury, a suspension, a sending-off, or a goal for or against you."
De la Fuente expressed satisfaction that Torres silenced external criticism with his performance. "Ferran has astonishing numbers with the national team, and the same applies to his club.
His goal ratio in every match is superb."
Comparing Euro 2024 to the World Cup, De la Fuente said, "They are two completely different tournaments. European football is familiar to us, and we understand it well.
As for the World Cup, it forces you to adapt in different ways and to face African and South American national teams."
Argentina's Response
Lionel Messi, 39, called the tournament a "beautiful journey" in a press conference after the loss. Messi scored eight goals during the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina President Javier Milei posted on social media, "Do you have enemies? It means you once defended something.
We defend Argentina." He added, "The problem with Argentina is that we stand out.
We don't go unnoticed, people are jealous of us, and we're good at almost everything."
Manager Lionel Scaloni tearfully said, "I feel sadness but knowing that we left everything out there."
He added, "I want to thank these guys eternally for giving us another World Cup final and for competing until the end.
They were better, that's the truth."
Organizers of the viral petition stated, "Over 23 million people from 170 countries signed this petition in under a week."
They concluded, "FIFA ignored us but Spain delivered. Thank you Spain."
The next men's World Cup is scheduled for 2030, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with special opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
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FIFA is also planning a rescheduled Finalissima 2026 match between Spain and Argentina before the end of the year.
