Lamine Yamal impresses as Spain defeats Portugal in World Cup knockout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 6. The match featured Lamine Yamal playing the full 90 minutes, with coach Luis de la Fuente praising his performance as crucial and one of the most significant of his career. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal, propelling Spain into a quarter-final matchup against Belgium. Yamal faced tough competition from Nuno Mendes, who was substituted due to injury in the second half.
- •Spain wins 1-0 against Portugal in Round of 16.
- •Lamine Yamal played all 90 minutes of the match.
- •Mikel Merino scored the only goal for Spain.
- •Nuno Mendes left the match with an injury.
- •Spain will face Belgium in the next round.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘One of the most important performances of his career’ – Spain boss hails Lamine Yamal after Portugal win
"The teenager played the whole 90 minutes.
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