Spain prepares for World Cup Round of 16 clash against Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Spain has advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Austria 3-0, with Lamine Yamal named MVP. The Barcelona winger emphasized the need for continued improvement and expressed confidence ahead of the match against Portugal, which followed Portugal's victory over Croatia. Yamal remarked on the honor of potentially facing Cristiano Ronaldo but maintained that winning remains the primary focus for the team. The Spain vs Portugal match is set to be a significant highlight in the tournament.
- •Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to advance in the World Cup
- •Lamine Yamal named MVP after strong performance
- •Yamal emphasizes need for improvement despite success
- •Spain faces Portugal in the next round
- •Match features Yamal potentially facing Cristiano Ronaldo
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Spain boss backs Yamal to sparkle in Portugal World Cup showdown
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal sends fearless World Cup warning after Spain set up Portugal showdown: ‘Would be an honour’
"Spain's coach backed Lamine Yamal to showcase his precocious talents in Monday's World Cup last-16 showdown with Portugal, saying: "He loves these kinds of games."Speaking on the eve of the clash with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Luis de la Fuente said of Yamal: "He's very well motivated, I know that Lamine loves these kinds of games.
"Spain have booked their place in the World Cup Round of 16, but Barcelona star Lamine Yamal believes there is still plenty of room for improvement as the team prepares for a huge Spain vs Portugal Wor...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:52 PMSpain boss backs Yamal to sparkle in Portugal World Cup showdown
Spain's coach backed Lamine Yamal to showcase his precocious talents in Monday's World Cup last-16 showdown with Portugal, saying: "He loves these kinds of games."Speaking on the eve of the clash with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Luis de la Fuente said of Yamal: "He's very well motivated, I know that Lamine loves these kinds of games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 6:00 AMLamine Yamal sends fearless World Cup warning after Spain set up Portugal showdown: ‘Would be an honour’
Spain have booked their place in the World Cup Round of 16, but Barcelona star Lamine Yamal believes there is still plenty of room for improvement as the team prepares for a huge Spain vs Portugal Wor...
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