Spain beat France and coach Luis de la Fuente said the performance showed his players had recaptured the spirit of the country’s 2010 World Cup team.[1][2]

The two supplied reports differ slightly in wording, with one saying Spain had found its 2010 World Cup spirit after the win and the other saying De la Fuente believed his side had recaptured it after a masterclass against France.[1][2]

Spain extend unbeaten run

The result also left Spain level with Italy’s record of 37 consecutive unbeaten matches, according to one of the reports.[2]

Even with that run, De la Fuente said his team still had room to improve.[2]

Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Spain beat France.[1][2]
  • Luis de la Fuente said Spain had recaptured or found its 2010 World Cup spirit after the match.[1][2]
  • Spain equalled Italy’s record of 37 consecutive unbeaten matches, according to the supplied reports.[2]

What remains disputed or unverified

  • The reports differ on whether the phrasing was that Spain had 'found' its 2010 World Cup spirit or 'recaptured' it after a France masterclass.[1][2]
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