A dream come true
Celta Vigo striker Borja Iglesias has reflected on the Spain national team's victory in the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old forward describes his experience as a dream he never dared to imagine coming true.
"It’s incredible, I’m still assimilating it all," Borja told Celta’s official media channels. "There are so many emotions and memories, not just of the World Cup, but of the family sacrifices made to give me the opportunity to become a professional footballer."
The '2010' realisation
The Spanish squad remained focused on their task throughout the tournament, only truly grasping the magnitude of their achievement once they had overcome France in the semi-finals. It was then that the players saw the footage of giant screens in their hometowns and the fervent support across the country.
"That was the 'click' moment," Borja explained. "It reminded us of the memories of 2010 that we lived on the streets as fans. We realised something much bigger than what we were experiencing inside the bubble was happening back home, and we knew the trophy had to be ours."
Gratitude for the support
Despite his limited minutes on the pitch, Iglesias was deeply moved by the outpouring of affection he received from fans. The striker made his debut in the victory over Portugal, but he insists that the feeling of collective success was the most rewarding aspect of his time with the national team.
Borja also credited his Celta colleagues for their unwavering support throughout the campaign. He shared an emotional message with his club teammates, stating: "I sent a video to the group to involve them, because I really feel they have a lot of importance. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have lived that situation."
Looking ahead to Celta
With the World Cup now behind him, Iglesias is shifting his focus toward a
