What happened?
The Spain national team is preparing to face Arabia Saudí in the 2026 World Cup. Andrés Guardado, a former Mexican player, was reunited with Borja Iglesias, a striker for the Spain national team.
The former Mexican player, who played in five World Cups, is collaborating with the Tele Mundo channel. Guardado and Borja Iglesias were teammates at Real Betis and reminisced about good times together.
Why is it important for the Spain national team?
The Spain national team needs to win to continue with options to advance in the World Cup. Guardado had stated that «whoever does not trust Spain is that they have not seen what they have done in these years».
What comes next?
The Spain national team plays this afternoon in Atlanta against Arabia Saudí. Borja Iglesias seeks to continue demonstrating his worth in the World Cup after a standout season.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Spain - Cabo Verde | 1-1 |
Andrés Guardado posted a message of support for Borja Iglesias after the Spain national team's training session: «I met a World Cup player. What joy to see you, friend. I love you a lot and I'm so happy you're living this, you deserve it all».
The Spain national team is seeking its first win in the 2026 World Cup and is confident in Borja Iglesias' ability to achieve it.
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