According to Marca, Atlético defender Marc Pubill spoke about being called up to the Spanish national team and his World Cup goals.
Spanish international defender Pubill expressed confidence in the national team. He emphasized that he "doesn't think there's any other possibility" than to become world champions, and expressed hope to "add another star" to the team crest.
Pubill said: "Every team is strong, but I have great faith in our national team. I don't think there's any other possibility. I hope we can add another star here." He also told reporters that if they ultimately win the World Cup, he would "do whatever you say."
Speaking about this opportunity, Pubill said: "I'm very happy to have this opportunity." In March, he missed the Spanish squad due to a rib injury. Regarding this, he said he was "calm" at the time, and added that everything had "come very quickly" for him this season until his inclusion in the 2026 World Cup squad. He said in the mixed zone in Las Rozas: "I'm always grateful, everything has gone well, I couldn't ask for more."
Pubill also said: "I've always said, I don't look at the past, nor the future. I live in the present. Obviously, you think about these things. I'm focused on my club, and that's what got me this call-up." He believes that the Spanish team's style "is very different from Atlético's," with the Spanish team "organizing more through the middle," while Atlético plays more on the flanks. However, he also said that he is "used to" the way the Spanish U21 national team plays.
Atlético coach Simeone has been crucial to Pubill's development this season. Pubill said: "He's given me a lot. He told me to stay humble, as I always have. If I stay humble, great things will come." Pubill also said that he hasn't spoken to his Atlético teammate Le Normand. Le Normand was not selected for the final World Cup squad, and Pubill said: "I gave him a hug."
The Spanish team began assembling last Saturday. Pubill said that when he first arrived at the national team, he had more contact with "the Atlético guys," meaning his Atlético teammates Marcos Llorente and Baena. He said: "Honestly, everyone has helped me a lot. I'm very grateful to everyone, because they welcomed me very well."