At a Portuguese football summit, Aitor Karanka discussed Spain's World Cup performance and stated that many Spanish players deserve the Ballon d'Or.

Karanka, the Director of Development of the National Football System at the Spanish Football Federation and head coach of the senior national team, reviewed Spain's success at the 2026 World Cup in his speech titled "Creating World Champions - Spain's Model for Success." He also discussed his entry into the federation in the summer of 2025. Karanka outlined his past roles at Real Madrid as a player, coach, and assistant to Mourinho, before working as head coach and now serving with the Spanish Football Federation. "Now I'm starting over with Spain from the beginning," he said.

Regarding his current role, Karanka explained: "My daily work is always different. Most importantly, I ensure there are no issues between the head coach, coaching staff, and players. I maintain contact with the clubs that call up players to the national team."

When discussing the development of Spain's national teams across all levels, Karanka noted: "We have excellent players in every age group. The senior team won the World Cup, the U21 team hasn't lost a match in a year, the U19 team are world champions, and the U17 team will compete in this year's World Cup. Spanish players understand the game. Almost everyone has a coach in their head. This quality and development are evident on the pitch."

Karanka believes that everything must go smoothly to win the World Cup. He stated: "While you're in a match, any mistake or problem can lead to defeat or worse consequences. Our path to victory has been smooth, and it's built on the quality of our players and the best environment within the national team."

He also discussed the possibility of Spain winning an eighth European Championship, saying it would be very difficult but noting that the team has excellent players. He emphasized that the coaching staff's 13, 14, or 15 years of continuity with the federation has been extremely beneficial.

Regarding Ballon d'Or candidates, Karanka said: "We have many options in Spain - Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz... Spanish football should be proud right now. The players are not only excellent on the pitch but also outstanding young men off the field. That's why I hope the Ballon d'Or winner will be Spanish. I believe there are many who deserve this award."

Karanka also spoke about Mourinho. He said: "Real Madrid hasn't won a trophy in two years. Real Madrid is the most demanding club in the world, and if anyone can achieve a perfect score, it's Mourinho. It's normal for the beginning to be difficult. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, has performed well for three consecutive seasons. Mourinho has the quality to bring out the best in his players. Florentino served as Real Madrid president for many years and achieved great success. From what I know of both of them, if Florentino brought in Mourinho, they would have a good relationship and work together at Real Madrid for a long time. I believe in that," he concluded.

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