Spain national team captain Rodri confirmed his country's readiness to compete in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, stressing that the team is prepared to deal with all scenarios that the match may witness, whether on a physical or tactical level.
Rodri said during the press conference preceding the final: “Argentina is a team that fights until the last minute, and if the match becomes physical or witnesses provocations, we must maintain our calm and not be drawn into any reactions that may affect We have to.”
He added: “The midfield will be important, as is the case in any big match, but victory does not depend on this area alone. We have distinguished players, and the most important thing is that we provide an integrated team performance.”
The Spain captain explained that the team does not rely on one style, saying: “We demonstrated during the tournament our ability to adapt to the circumstances of each match. We can impose possession when necessary, and we are good at playing with counterattacks, and this flexibility is one of our most important strengths.”
And about the team. The Argentine said: “Reaching two consecutive finals in the World Cup reflects the stability and quality of this team. It is a team with a strong personality, but we will play with our usual confidence and we will try to impose our style.”
Rodri spoke about his role as a leader, stressing that he benefits from the experiences of the leaders who preceded him, and added: “Leadership is a great responsibility, because your colleagues look to you in difficult moments, but we have a mature group that knows how to deal with pressure.”
He praised the Argentine star Lionel. Messi said: "Messi does not need an introduction. For me, he is the best player in the history of football, but Argentina is not only Messi, but rather has a group of high-quality players, and that is why the match will be extremely difficult."
He stressed that the Spanish national team entered the tournament with the aim of winning the championship, adding: "We believed from the beginning in our ability to compete. I told my colleagues before the semi-final that our desire to win must be greater than our fear of losing."
Rodri concluded his statements by emphasizing the importance of the fans' support, He said: “We felt the support of our fans throughout the tournament, and we hope that this support will continue in the final. We will give everything we have to make them happy and write a new page in the history of Spanish football.”