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Baena is just one game away from making history in Spanish football. According to Mark The 24-year-old midfielder will become the first Spanish player to win a European Cup treble, an Olympic gold medal and a World Cup if he and his team beat Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final.
Before training with the Spanish national team, Baena admitted that this was a special milestone in his career. “I don’t know if anyone has done this before. If I do this, it will be a great achievement in my career,” he commented.
2024 was a turning point in Baena’s career. After winning the European Championships with Spain in Germany, he competed at the Paris Olympics and won a gold medal under coach Santi Denia.
In the final against the home team, France, Baena scored from a free kick, which greatly contributed to his team’s victory.
At the final stage of the 2026 World Cup, Baena maintained his impressive level. Although he started the tournament on the bench, he gradually earned a place in coach Luis de la Fuente’s starting line-up.
The midfielder scored the decisive goal against Uruguay, made an assist and was recognized by FIFA as the best player of the match.
Baena’s maturity also reflects the collective strength of the Spanish team. Following their UEFA EURO 2024 victory, La Roja continued to remain on solid ground to reach the World Cup final for the second time in history.
If Baena defeats Argentina at MetLife Stadium on July 20, he will not only add the prestigious World Cup trophy to his collection, but will also become the first Spanish player to win all three major international titles in two years.
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