Spain coach de la Fuente urges improvement after 3-0 World Cup win

Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles, securing a place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16. Coach Luis de la Fuente praised the dominant performance but warned his players not to become complacent, saying the team has not yet shown its full capability. He highlighted left‑back Marc Cucurella’s two assists to Mikel Oyarzabal and stressed the need for continued development before the upcoming tie with Portugal.

De la Fuente emphasized that the victory should be a foundation for further progress, urging the squad to keep improving as the tournament becomes more challenging.