Madrid, May 27 -- Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has said his team is still evolving despite entering the FIFA World Cup 2026 as European champions, stressing that there remains significant scope for improvement ahead of the global tournament in June.

La Roja will enter the global tournament among the favourites after their dominant Euro 2024 campaign, hoping to improve on their disappointing round-of-16 exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They will also face Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the group stage.

Speaking ahead of the World Cup, de la Fuente highlighted the balance within his squad, pointing to a mix of young talent and experienced campaigners that has helped La Roja build stability and direction.

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