Pedri: I have an unfulfilled World Cup dream in my heart and hope it will come true

Barcelona midfielder Pedri and Real Sociedad midfielder Zubimendi appeared at a media conference to showcase the official formal wear of the Spanish Football Association, El Pulpo brand clothing. Pedri and Zubimendi were interviewed by the media and expressed their desire for a World Cup championship.

Pedri said: "The most important thing in football is to enjoy what you do so you will perform better, and young people should enjoy the game and have fun."

Pedri also talked about the World Cup dream. Pedri said: "I have that unrealized World Cup dream in my heart, hoping to get what I want. I never imagined being selected for the national team and making my debut, but this has happened."

Zubimendi expressed the same view and talked about his dream. "My dream is to participate in the World Cup, and if possible, winning the World Cup is also a great goal," Zubimendi said. The World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in the summer of 2026.

Pedri and Zubimendi both showed their ambition to achieve important achievements with the Spanish national team in the interview, and they have become European champions in the last European Cup held in Germany in 2024.

Pedri is now a "veteran" in the Spanish national team, while Zubimendi is seizing the opportunity to replace Rodri in the midfield. Pedri and Zubimendi need to become the midfield engines of Spain together and strive to win the UEFA Champions League. The first semi-final match will be held in Stuttgart on Thursday local time against France.

Another semi-final will be held on Wednesday local time at the Allianz Stadium in Munich, with Germany against Portugal. The final will be held next Sunday local time, and the third place competition will also be held on the same day.

Spain will fight to defend its title, and in 2023, the Spanish team won the UEFA League championship in the Netherlands. In the decisive penalty shootout in the final, Kavajal secured the victory with a penalty kick of a four-two-two spoon.