Emiliano Martinez: Spain is not only Lamine Yamal

The national team of Argentina is completing preparations for the final match of the 2026 World Cup against Spain. The goalkeeper of "Albiceleste" Emiliano Martinez traditionally talked with media representatives on the eve of the game. "Spain is not just Lamine Yamal. They have a great coach who knows our players very well. They have a great atmosphere within the team, that's why they look like a great team. That's why they reached the final. They have their strengths and we have ours and hopefully it will be a match to remember for the fans. I am having much more fun at this World Cup than at the last one. I suffered a lot after the mistakes that happened in Saudi Arabia, but now I play better with my feet, make decisions faster... I don't want to take any personal credit, but I will forever be grateful to my teammates and the Argentine people. I think you will still see my smile in the finale. All the doctors before the start of the tournament told me that I could not play without surgery on the injured hand. I am in pain every day. I knew that. But I deliberately avoided surgery. I was jumping for the ball with one hand and sometimes I couldn't practice at all. But after the 1/8 finals things went better little by little and now I feel much more confident. I'm only focused on winning and nothing else. This final is a team effort. It is difficult to convey what we had to go through. Sometimes I cry just thinking about it. We should enjoy this moment. My message to my teammates is to enjoy the game and prepare for it with joy, because these are moments that we will remember for the rest of our lives," said the Argentine performer. The match between Spain and Argentina will take place on July 19, at 10:00 p.m.