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
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.
- •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
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hails Barcelona star after Portugal heroics: ‘One of his best matches’
- 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’
"Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal earned special praise from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente after La Roja secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 6:20 AMSpain coach Luis de la Fuente hails Barcelona star after Portugal heroics: ‘One of his best matches’
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal earned special praise from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente after La Roja secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:30 AMBarcelona wonderkid receives massive vote of confidence from De la Fuente ahead of Portugal vs Spain: ‘He loves these kinds of matches’
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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