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‘We Can Beat Anyone’: Merino Backs Spain’s FIFA World Cup Chances
FIFA World Cup: Spain midfielder Mikel Merino believes the European champions have every reason to back themselves against any opponent at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that his side can beat anyone when they are at their best.
Having arrived at UEFA Euro 2024 without being considered among the leading contenders, Spain transformed perceptions by lifting the trophy and have since emerged as one of the favourites for the World Cup.
"It’s true that teams didn’t see us as one of the favourites for the EURO or as a side to be feared, but thanks to what we achieved in that competition and what we’ve done since, I think people now see us as real trophy contenders," Merino said in an interview with FIFA.
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