Spain Faces a Tough Saudi Challenge at World Cup 2026
Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, cautions that a clash with Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup will be difficult. The draw places Saudi Arabia in Group 8 with Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde. De la Fuente stresses that no game will be easy and that the team aims to go beyond the group. He anticipates big-nation knockout ties and highlights ongoing preparations for a tournament expected to be exceptional. The piece recalls Saudi Arabia's performance against Argentina and signals a demanding test for Spain.