Spain's Luis de la Fuente is beaming with pride after his team secured a spot in the World Cup final with a convincing 2-0 victory over France.
The European champions dominated the match, with Pedro Porro doubling Spain's lead in the second half to leave France struggling to respond.
France's star-studded attack managed just ten shots in the game, their lowest total at the World Cup, while Spain kept a sixth clean sheet in seven matches.
Spain will now be favourites to win the World Cup final, regardless of their opponent, as England and Argentina prepare to face off for the other spot on Wednesday night.
De la Fuente was full of praise for his team's performance, hailing them as 'the best in the world.'
'It is difficult to describe how one feels, but I know it is something that resembles happiness,' he said. 'The pride I have for every single one of this group of players is great, but now we have to keep going. We still have one more step to go.'
De la Fuente also acknowledged the weight of responsibility that comes with competing in the World Cup final, saying 'it is only for the chosen ones.'
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was equally impressed by Spain's performance, describing it as 'absolutely fantastic.' He praised the team's work rate, goal threats, and overall dominance of the game.
With their European championship title and impressive World Cup record, Spain is poised to take home their second World Cup trophy.
