President Luis Rubiales awarded the left-back the distinction after his debut with the national team.

The Spain goalkeeper, who has already faced Japan at the Olympic Games, announces that Spain's game will not change in the decisive match they will play on Thursday: "Few national teams can compare their game with ours".

The national coach confirms the difficulty the match against Japan will bring and that it will decide the qualification for the round of 16 of the World Cup: "We have to think that we are the best"

The Spanish national team causes sensation and the audience skyrockets every time they play in this World Cup

The 39-year-old referee has already refereed the match between France and Australia in this same World Cup

Dozens of Japanese journalists, and numerous international media, fill the work space created for them by the RFEF

The international player, who has participated in the two previous World Cup matches, is confident in the team's chances in this tournament: "For me, Spain is the best"

Although one point against the Japanese team is enough for Spain to reach the round of 16, the internationals confirm that they will go for the victory

The Spanish national team returned to training on Monday to prepare for their final World Cup group stage match

Almost 12 million people watched the match on La 1, with a 60.7% audience share.