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Episode 2: The Pride of Representing Spain

In the second instalment of the World Cup Vlog, Mikel Merino and Borja Iglesias take fans behind the scenes of the national team's journey
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 12:38

 

As Spain's FIFA World Cup opener draws ever closer, the pride of representing the nation and being part of the team that unites an entire country comes to the fore once again on football's biggest international stage.

While the first episode saw Pau Cubarsí reflect on the squad's opening days at the Spanish Football Federation's training headquarters, full of excitement and anticipation, it is now Mikel Merino and Borja Iglesias who take over the storytelling duties. The pair guide viewers through the team's journey from A Coruña to Chattanooga, the base camp for Luis de la Fuente's side throughout the tournament.

Pride is the defining emotion within the camp as preparations continue through extensive travel and the two warm-up fixtures against Iraq and Peru.

Join Borja Iglesias and Mikel Merino as they travel to the United States, taking in stops at the Riazor Stadium in A Coruña and the Cuauhtémoc Stadium in Puebla, while sharing their experiences and reflections on life with the Spanish national team.

Go behind the scenes and discover the journey, the atmosphere and the emotions of a squad preparing to compete on the world's greatest international football stage.

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