Ferran Torres, the 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward, remains deeply affected by the goal that secured the 2026 World Cup for Spain. Appearing on the show El Hormiguero, the Spaniard recounted that extraordinary memory, as well as how he now tries to handle success, failure, and criticism.
Torres: “I watch the replay of the goal at least once a day”
The World Cup final goal?
“I watch the replay of the goal at least once a day. Right after the final whistle, I asked how it had happened; I couldn’t remember it anymore. (…) Scoring a goal in the World Cup is something else entirely. It’s incomparable. (…) Scoring is always a thrill.”
Two months after netting the decisive goal in the World Cup final, Torres clearly isn’t looking to downplay what will remain one of the defining moments of his career. For PSG, the most interesting aspect may lie elsewhere: despite this new status and a play that etched his name into the history of the Spanish national team, the forward must quickly return to the day-to-day reality of club football, where every match requires starting from scratch. That emotional shift is rarely easy after such a monumental achievement.
Torres: “Comments—positive or negative—motivate me”
How do you handle the aftermath?
“Just like when you miss a shot, you shouldn’t get discouraged, but you shouldn’t get carried away either. (…) During the World Cup, I missed a few chances and faced heavy criticism, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that comments—positive or negative—motivate me.”
This is likely the part of his remarks that interests Paris Saint-Germain the most. Torres describes a form of balance that is highly valuable for an attacking player: avoiding turning a setback into a crisis, while also not letting success alter his approach.
In Paris, where individual performances are constantly under scrutiny, this ability to absorb both criticism and praise can prove to be a genuine asset. His World Cup campaign propelled him into a new realm of media attention; it is now up to him to maintain that stability over the long term.
