Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente says his team is prepared for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against France. After Spain advances to the last four, de la Fuente expresses confidence ahead of Tuesday’s match, describing the squad’s readiness for the challenge posed by what he calls the tournament’s favourites. Multiple reports frame the coach’s comments as reflecting on Spain’s previous ability to compete with France. One source notes that Spain beat France 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, a result that was followed by Spain’s victory in the tournament, and suggests this history is part of the confidence heading into the current World Cup tie. Overall, the coverage centers on de la Fuente’s message that Spain is entering the semi-final in a positive state of mind and believes it can perform against a strong French side. The reports do not present new team news, lineup changes, or match details beyond the lead-up and de la Fuente’s assessment of Spain’s prospects.