Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to attend the highly anticipated World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New York, according to sources from Moncloa. There was some uncertainty regarding his participation due to other commitments early next week, but now it’s confirmed that he will join the King and Queen in the VIP box for this monumental match. However, Sánchez will be making the trip solo, as his wife, Begoña Gómez, will not accompany him, as reported by the same sources.
Preparations for this trip have been in the works since last Thursday. It’s worth noting that Sánchez has an official visit to Algiers scheduled for the following Monday, marking his first trip to North Africa since 2020. So, it’s a tight schedule for the Prime Minister, who has been juggling these significant engagements.
Now, about the football—Spain has made it to the final after a smooth journey through the tournament. They kicked off with a solid 3-0 victory against Austria during the knockout rounds, with Mikel Oyarzabal shining brightly by scoring twice. This win marked a return to the last 16 for Spain for the first time since their triumph in 2010.
In the next round, they faced Portugal in what many considered the most thrilling tie of the tournament. The match was as close as it gets, decided by a mere 1-0 with Mikel Merino scoring the crucial goal. Spain’s impressive comeback included goals from Fabián Ruiz and Merino once again, sealing a 2-1 victory.
Fast forward to the semi-finals, where they met France, a team viewed by many experts as the strongest contender for the title. Yet, Spain managed a comfortable 2-0 win, with Oyarzabal scoring from the penalty spot after a foul on Lamine Yamal, and Pedro Porro sealing the deal in the second half. This triumph sends Spain into their second World Cup final, a remarkable achievement sixteen years after they lifted their first title in South Africa.
On the other side of the pitch will be Argentina, the reigning world champions who recently knocked England out of the tournament in a thrilling semi-final that was decided in stoppage time thanks to a goal from Lautaro Martínez, following a stirring comeback led by the legendary Lionel Messi. This Sunday’s match, set to kick off at 21:00, will be a historic encounter as it will be the first World Cup final ever played between two Spanish-speaking nations since the inaugural tournament in 1930.
Will Sánchez’s presence alone be enough to bring good fortune to Spain? The nation waits with bated breath as the final approaches…
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