Spanish actor Antonio Banderas has praised Spain for reaching the FIFA World Cup final, commending the national team’s unity and belief in a heartfelt message. Banderas highlighted the power of teamwork in football, emphasizing the strength that comes from standing together.
The actor expressed admiration for the lessons learned from the match and the players’ conduct, looking forward to the final with pride and gratitude for the sense of unity. Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup 2026 semi-final, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Spain’s win marked France’s fourth defeat in World Cup semi-finals, with previous eliminations against Spain in Euro 2024 and Nations League 2025. Spain’s next challenge will be against the winners of the England-Argentina match in the final at New Jersey Stadium.
With a strong defensive record, Spain has kept six clean sheets in seven matches during the tournament, conceding only two goals in North America. Banderas, known for his acting career that began in Malaga, has starred in various films since his debut in 1982, including works by director Pedro Almodovar.
