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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his only real worry before the World Cup final was the helicopter ride back to the hotel, joking he was calm about facing Argentina and Lionel Messi. He told reporters the team would embrace the occasion and that reaching a final to fight for the title was a privilege, not a burden. De la Fuente expects a high-quality match, noting Spain and Argentina have similar styles and talent. He confirmed Lamine Yamal is fit to start after a dead leg in the semifinal. The coach also recalled a youth Copa del Rey game when Messi scored four goals in 15 minutes after his marker was subbed, saying you cannot control everything when Messi is involved. - Fifa World Cup News.