Spain targets the title of the world, Rodrick: We weren't favorites at Euro24, but we won.

The winner of the 2024 Golden Ball recalled that even before the triumph at the 2024 European Championship, Spain's national was not considered favoured by most experts.

“The Fivories are shown in the field. Even in Europe we were not considered favourites, and we finally won the tournament. Labels don't really matter”, Rodri said, follows “Gazeta Express”.

Manchester City midfielder said Spain is aware of high expectations, but that the World is a long and difficult race.

We're happy and excited to be in this World Cup. It is a pleasure to consider you among the favourites, but we should witness this on the field of”, he added.

Rodri also spoke of his physical condition, pointing out that he feels cool about the tournament after a personal positive season, although he acknowledged that he did not have the same match rate as in 2024.

Spain enters the 2026 World Cup as Europe's current champion and is considered one of the main candidates to raise the trophy at the end of the tournament. /Periscope/