Fabian Ruiz: We Know the Strength of France

Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has confirmed his team's readiness for the highly anticipated clash against France on Tuesday evening in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.

Ruiz stated: "We are well aware of the strength of the French team and their fantastic players. I have many friends there in Paris, and we will have conversations before the match; they are great friends."

He added regarding the key to winning the match: "The key in such matches is to make as few mistakes as possible, as they possess high quality and great speed in the front line. Conversely, when we get opportunities, we must capitalize on them."

The Paris Saint-Germain star spoke about competition within the national team: "Everyone here wants to play and participate, which is natural, but the most important thing is always the team; to be ready whenever the coach needs us, and this spirit is the secret to the group's success."

He concluded by discussing coach Luis de la Fuente's trust in him, saying: "The coach has always trusted me from the youth levels to the senior team, and he always bets on good people, not just players. I don't care about external criticism; I focus on my work."