Edu Castelao: "Luis de la Fuente se ganó el derecho a que confíen en él" | España y el Mundial 2026

Edu Castelao, journalist and head of Sports at El Mundo, analyzes the 2026 World Cup and the Spanish national team's chances. We discuss Luis de la Fuente, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Mikel Merino, the absence of players from Real Madrid, Portugal, and France, and the favorites to lift the trophy. Castelao also explains what it's like to live with the Spanish national team players during major international competitions. Interview by Rafa Molina for Cuando fuimos reyes (When We Were Kings). Follow me on social media: X: @rmolinaesc Instagram: @cuandofuimosreyes Spotify: Cuando fuimos reyes 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Is the World Cup dream back? 04:40 Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Mikel Merino 09:15 Luis de la Fuente and Spain's confidence 13:05 The players missing from the roster 16:15 Rafael Louzán's role 18:05 The top favorites for the World Cup 22:40 Is Spain the best-playing team? 26:10 Portugal, the dark horse 29:00 What it's like to live with the Spanish national team #Spain #WorldCup2026 #LuisdelaFuente