Nuno Mendes and Lamine Yamal anticipate clash in Spain vs Portugal match

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Nuno Mendes and Lamine Yamal anticipate clash in Spain vs Portugal match
Summary

Spain and Portugal will meet in the World Cup Round of 16 on Monday. A key matchup will feature Barcelona's Lamine Yamal against PSG's Nuno Mendes. Both players have praised each other, with Yamal acknowledging Mendes as one of the best left-backs, while Mendes highlighted Yamal's quality. The Portuguese team aims to limit Yamal's influence in what is expected to be a challenging match. The contest carries significant implications for progressing in the tournament.

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  • Match set for Monday, July 6, 2026.
  • Nuno Mendes and Lamine Yamal known for their on-pitch rivalry.
  • Yamal calls Mendes one of the best left-backs in the world.
  • Mendes praises Yamal's great quality ahead of the clash.
  • Portugal plans to restrict Yamal's play to increase their chances.
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  • 6:45 PMYahoo SportsNuno Mendes welcomes Lamine Yamal showdown ahead of Spain vs Portugal: ‘A player of great quality’
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Spain and Portugal will meet on Monday in the World Cup Round of 16, with one of the most anticipated individual battles set to take place between Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and PSG defender Nun...

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