India, July 10 -- Luis de la Fuente Praises Lionel Messi: Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente was full of admiration for Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain produced another stunning performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026. De la Fuente said he was not worried about Spain being tagged among the favourites, but admitted that Messi's level at the age of 39 remains extraordinary.

Messi has once again been one of the biggest stories of the tournament, leading Argentina deep into the knockout stage and proving that his influence has not faded. Spain, meanwhile, are preparing for their own quarterfinal challenge, with De la Fuente's side carrying big expectations after their strong run in the competition.

As quoted by Fabrizio Romano on X,...