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Pau Cubarsi looks forward to facing Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Pau Cubarsi looks forward to facing Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup match

Summary

Spain is preparing to face Portugal in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ahead of the matchup, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi expressed his admiration for veteran Cristiano Ronaldo, calling the opportunity to play against him 'unforgettable.' Cubarsi, 19, who has been instrumental in Spain's defensive line, mentioned he hopes for a memorable shirt swap after the match. Both teams remain focused on advancing in the tournament.

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•Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the oldest players, faces Spain's young stars.
•Pau Cubarsi aims to test himself against Ronaldo's quality.
•Spain has not conceded a goal in the tournament so far.
•Cubarsi expressed desire to swap shirts with Ronaldo post-match.
•The match is set to take place soon in the knockout stage.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona wonderkid admits facing Cristiano Ronaldo would be unforgettable: ‘We all know his history’

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Spain are set to face Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 in what is going to be a clash of generations.One of the oldest players at the tournament, Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to come face ...
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