How Spain Threw Away the 2018 World Cup | FIFA World Cup

Spain arrived at the 2018 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament favourites. They were unbeaten in 20 matches, had cruised through qualification, and possessed one of the most talented squads in world football. Then, just 48 hours before their opening game, everything changed. When Julen Lopetegui was announced as the next Real Madrid manager without informing the Spanish Football Federation, the decision triggered one of the biggest controversies in World Cup history. Federation president Luis Rubiales responded by sacking the national team coach on the eve of the tournament, throwing Spain's preparations into complete chaos. Was it the right decision? Or did Spain lose their World Cup before a single ball had even been kicked? In this episode of **World Cup Minis**, we revisit the events that shocked the football world, examine what really happened behind the scenes, and explore how one decision may have changed the course of Spain's campaign forever. If you enjoy football documentaries, World Cup history, and untold stories from the beautiful game, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video. 💬 What do you think? Should Spain have kept Julen Lopetegui until after the World Cup, or was the federation right to sack him immediately? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #WorldCup #Spain #SpainFootball #JulenLopetegui #2018WorldCup #FootballHistory #FootballDocumentary #WorldCupMinis #RealMadrid #FootballStories #LaRoja ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23lGSSL... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menaceandmo... Twitter:   / menaceandmonk   Buy Us A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/menacemonk Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @menaceandmonk   Please make sure you hit the subscribe button and follow us on social media We love feedback so do let us know in the comments section what you think