Spain faces Portugal in World Cup as Yamal battles Mendes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Spain will play Portugal in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 6. Lamine Yamal, who cited Nuno Mendes as his toughest opponent, will play against Mendes again after their previous encounter in the Nations League final. Former Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado emphasized that this matchup could be crucial to the game's outcome. Mendes previously managed to neutralize Yamal, raising stakes for their upcoming clash in Dallas.
- •Lamine Yamal is noted as a key player for Spain.
- •Nuno Mendes has effectively defended against Yamal in past matches.
- •The match will take place on July 6 in Dallas.
- •This is a high-stakes knockout round match.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal set to face his toughest opponent as Spain take on Portugal at World Cup 2026
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