Luis De La Fuente, the coach of the Spanish national team, expressed his satisfaction with the victory achieved by his team over Bulgaria 3-0 in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

De La Fuente said in statements to the Teledeporte program: "We had an outstanding first half that settled the result early, but in the second half, we were affected by the opponent's rhythm and did not maintain our pace. We could have come away with better conclusions, but the most important thing is that we finished the match without injuries."

He also praised the return of key players like Rodri and Carvajal, explaining that their selection was well-deserved and not merely out of appreciation. He added: "We are happy with everyone's contribution, whether they played or not today, like Firmin, Ferran, Dani Olmo, and Jesus."

Regarding the upcoming match against Turkey, he said: "We must always seek continuous improvement; Sunday will be an important test for us. We are going through a complicated month, but commitment to self-criticism is what will lead us to progress," emphasizing the importance of maintaining ambition and competitive spirit in upcoming matches.

He concluded: "We are very demanding, and they are the first to be so. The players were not satisfied with the second half. We need to look at the big picture."