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De la Fuente praises Yamal ahead of Portugal vs Spain World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

De la Fuente praises Yamal ahead of Portugal vs Spain World Cup match

Summary

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence in Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal as the team prepares for their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash with Portugal. De la Fuente highlighted Yamal's ability to thrive under pressure, emphasizing his importance for Spain. The Spain coach acknowledged Portugal's quality but reiterated his squad's attacking options and confidence. The match, featuring high-stakes competition, is seen as a critical moment for Yamal's development and Spain's ambitions in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Spain vs Portugal in FIFA World Cup Round of 16
•De la Fuente underscores Yamal's influence and motivation
•Focus on collective team strength over individual matchups
•Match seen as significant for Yamal's development
•Game set for this afternoon

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6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona wonderkid receives massive vote of confidence from De la Fuente ahead of Portugal vs Spain: ‘He loves these kinds of matches’

What they're saying

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Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has once again explained the importance of Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal as La Roja prepare for a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter against Portu...
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