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Spain's new generation chases World Cup final after childhood memories of 2010 triumph
July 14, 2026 at 08:56 AM
Spain's squad, most of whom were children when the team won the 2010 World Cup, has reached the 2026 semi-final against France.
- Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, said he was 14 and at a language camp in Connecticut when Andrés Iniesta scored the 2010 winning goal.
- Goalkeeper David Raya said he idolized Iker Casillas as a child and now dreams of lifting the World Cup as Casillas did in 2010.
- Forward Borja Iglesias said he imagined himself in the same scenario as the 2010 champions and hopes to give Spain a new world title.
- Spain will face France in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup.