Fernando Hierro: "World Cup Not Won in First Match, Full Confidence"
The Spanish national team began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a disappointing goalless draw against Cape Verde. This result drew comparisons to their 2010 World Cup loss against Switzerland.
Similar to that period, Fernando Hierro played a crucial role in supporting the coaching staff and calming the players. Hierro emphasized his full confidence in the team, stating, "I told the players we didn't play badly, quite the opposite.
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