The Spanish international and FC Barcelona player, Dani Olmo, has given an interview to Diari de Terrassa in which he reflects on the World Cup won by Spain and reveals his goals with the blue and garnet team.
The Terrassa footballer Dani Olmo, world champion with the Spanish national team at the 2026 World Cup, has disclosed in an interview with Diari de Terrassa which teams caught his attention during the tournament. The Barcelona player pointed out that Egypt was one of the great surprises of the championship, along with other teams that impressed him.
“Cape Verde was the big surprise, but Egypt and Paraguay also surprised me. I also really liked the Norway team,” Olmo stated in the interview. Egypt, which was eliminated in the round of 16 by Argentina with a score of 3-2, left a good impression on the attacking midfielder.
The Spanish national team was crowned world champion after an impeccable tournament, remaining unbeaten and conceding only one goal throughout the championship. Olmo attributed this success to the cohesion of the group and the prioritisation of collective interest over individual. “The group and collective work above all, and at the level of the great teams, the differences are minimal, which is why turning the national team into one family, among players, coaching staff, and workers, makes the difference,” he explained.
For Olmo, winning the World Cup has been a dream come true. He assured that the players not only believed in their possibilities but were convinced they had the necessary qualities to achieve it. With the national team, the Terrassa native has already won the European Championship, the Nations League, and the World Cup in the last three years.
Now, his focus is on Barcelona. “The goal now is the same every season, to win everything with Barcelona and with the national team,” Olmo stated, making it clear that his ambition does not stop. The player also referred to the internal competition within the blue and garnet team, highlighting that the new signings will strengthen the squad. “Competition always makes the group better,” he concluded.
The interview, published by Diari de Terrassa, a leading media outlet in Olmo's hometown, has allowed the footballer to connect with his roots and share his thoughts on a historic year for Spanish football. Terrassa, which proudly follows the journey of its prodigal son, celebrates his successes while waiting to see him shine again in the blue and garnet jersey.
Olmo, who was trained in Barcelona's youth academy and later at Dinamo Zagreb and RB Leipzig, returned to Camp Nou in 2024. Since then, he has established himself as a key player in Hansi Flick's scheme, contributing goals, assists, and overflowing talent. His versatility in attack allows him to play both as a winger and as an attacking midfielder, and his ability to unbalance in one-on-one situations makes him a valuable asset.
The next objective for Barcelona is the fight for LaLiga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. With Olmo in top form and the team strengthened, the aspirations are high. The blue and garnet fans trust that the Terrassa native will continue to be decisive in key moments.
The full interview can be consulted in the digital edition of Diari de Terrassa, where Olmo candidly reviews his experiences at the World Cup and his present at the club of his dreams.
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