Dani Olmo credits Croatian upbringing ahead of Spain's World Cup quarter‑final vs Belgium

Spanish forward Dani Olmo, 28, said the competitive spirit he absorbed while playing for Dinamo Zagreb has stayed with him. He praised the "Croatian mentality" for its drive and noted that the pressure he faced as a youngster in the club's locker room was even greater than the World Cup. Olmo expressed excitement and motivation ahead of Spain's quarter‑final match against Belgium at the tournament, emphasizing the team's confidence.

He also referenced a recent registration hurdle at Barcelona that temporarily left him a free agent, but confirmed the issue was resolved. The comments came in a pre‑match interview as Spain prepared for the knockout stage.