Luis de la Fuente supports Pedri, Yamal, and Gavi before World Cup quarter-final

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente expressed strong backing for Barcelona players Pedri, Lamine Yamal, and Gavi ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Belgium. De la Fuente praised Pedri for his reliability and work ethic, despite not always shining on the field. He noted that Yamal is showing promise but needs to be cautious not to let motivation turn to anxiety. Additionally, De la Fuente welcomed Gavi's ambition, particularly his dream of scoring a bicycle kick in the World Cup final. Spain is looking to join France in the semi-finals, who recently advanced by defeating Morocco.

• 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente talks Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Gavi ahead of World Cup quarter-final