World Cup 2026 sees Spain reach last 16 while Real Betis benefits from players' tournament earnings

World Cup 2026 Spain advance Real Betis earnings Luis de la Fuente FIFA compensation

Spain qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after a 2‑0 victory over Austria. Coach Luis de la Fuente said he was "very happy" with the win, praised goalkeeper Unai Simón’s new record and highlighted the performances of Oyarzabal, Cucurella, Rodri and Pedri, but warned that the team "needs to improve in everything".

Real Betis is tracking its four World Cup‑participating players – Cucho Hernández, Giovani Lo Celso, Álvaro Fidalgo and Ricardo Rodríguez. Although the players have logged few minutes on the field, FIFA’s daily compensation of €9,595 per player has already generated about €2 million for the club, with the amount set to rise for each additional day of the tournament.

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De la Fuente, después de la goleada a Austria: "Creo que hay que mejorar en todo" [www.larazon.es]

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