A Spanish Soccer Star Is One Game Away from Making History

Who Is Baena?

Baena is a 24-year-old soccer player from Spain. He plays in the middle of the field (we call this a "midfielder"). Right now, he is very close to doing something no Spanish player has ever done before.

What Is the Special Achievement?

According to the newspaper Marca, Baena will become the first Spanish player ever to win three big international trophies if he and his team beat Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final:

• The Euro Cup (a big tournament for European countries)
• An Olympic gold medal (won at the Olympic Games)
• The World Cup (the biggest soccer tournament in the world)

Important Point: If Spain wins, Baena will be the first Spanish player to hold all three of these top international titles within just two years!

Baena’s Words Before the Big Match

Before Spain’s team training, Baena said this achievement would be very special in his career. He said:

"I don’t know if anyone has done this before. If I achieve it, it will be a great accomplishment for my career."

How Did He Get Here? (A Simple Timeline)

The year 2024 was a turning point for Baena. Here is what happened:

1. He won the Euro Cup with Spain in Germany.
2. He went to the Olympic Games in Paris.
3. He won a gold medal there, playing under coach Santi Denia.
4. In the Olympic final against host country France, Baena scored a goal directly from a free kick (a kick given after a foul, taken without anyone blocking). This helped his team win.

Baena’s Road to the 2026 World Cup

Even though Baena started the 2026 World Cup sitting on the bench (the substitute seat), he played so well that he earned a starting spot with coach Luis de la Fuente.

• He scored a key goal against Uruguay.
• He also gave an assist (a pass that leads to a goal).
• FIFA named him "Player of the Match" for that game.

His calm and grown-up playing shows how strong the whole Spanish team is. After winning Euro 2024, Spain ("La Roja") kept a solid group of players and reached the World Cup final for only the second time in their history.

The Final Step

If Baena and Spain beat Argentina at MetLife Stadium on July 20, he will:

• Add the World Cup trophy to his collection
• Become the first Spanish player with all three major international titles in two years

Summary

Baena, a 24-year-old Spanish midfielder, is one win away from history. If Spain beats Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, he will be the first Spanish player to win the Euro Cup, Olympic gold, and World Cup—all within two years. He already shined at Euro 2024, the Paris Olympics, and the 2026 World Cup.

FAQ

1. What does "triplete" mean in this story?
It means a trio of big wins: the Euro Cup, Olympic gold, and World Cup.

2. Has any Spanish player done this before?
No. Baena would be the first if Spain wins the 2026 World Cup final.

3. How did Baena help at the Olympics?
He scored a free-kick goal in the final against France to help Spain win gold.

4. Did Baena start in the World Cup?
He began on the bench but played so well he became a regular starter.

5. When is the final against Argentina?
It is on July 20 at MetLife Stadium.

Source: https://znews.vn/sao-tay-ban-nha-dung-truc-ky-tich-chua-tung-co-post1670375.html