The head coach of the Spanish national team, Luis de la Fuente, commented on the presence of Real Madrid representatives with the team's bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Spanish footballer said that when choosing players for the national team, it is not a lie, which club to stand for.

“I’m not surprised at the kind of club that resembles graves. I don’t have that small-town mentality that you might have in some hospitals. For me it is not of particular interest. I can’t please anyone, I just ask that football players understand the colors of this country, as the stench is already overpowering,” de la Fuente said.

It seems likely that the Spanish national team had previously officially voted for the World Football Championship 2026, without losing the Real Madrid player.