Miguel Méndez: "Every match in the World Cup is going to be a war"

The Spanish women's national basketball team is set to compete in the World Cup in Berlin, Germany, beginning this Friday and running through September 13. Head coach Miguel Méndez and forward Paula Ginzo have both publicly addressed the team's preparations and expectations heading into the tournament.

Méndez emphasized the difficulty of the opening match against Germany, cautioning against underestimating any opponents in a tournament he describes as a series of "wars." Meanwhile, Ginzo noted that the team approaches the competition with a sense of responsibility and excitement, acknowledging the high expectations surrounding the squad following an eight-year absence from the event.