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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to shine against Portugal

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has said he expects Lamine Yamal to rise to the occasion when his side face Portugal in Monday's 2026 FIFA World Cup last-16 clash.

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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente demands more despite dominant World Cup display

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised his players after their impressive 3-0 victory over Austria but insisted they were still far from reaching their full potential as they booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Spain march on as Mikel Oyarzabal fires Austria out of World Cup

Spain booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 3-0 victory over Austria, extending their unbeaten run to 14 matches while maintaining their remarkable record of not conceding a goal in the tournament.

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Spain boosted as Lamine Yamal returns for Austria World Cup clash

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal, Victor Munoz and Yeremy Pino were all fit and available for Thursday's FIFA World Cup last-32 clash against Austria, giving his side a welcome lift ahead of the knockout stages.

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Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski signs for MLS team Chicago Fire

Robert Lewandowski has joined Chicago Fire on a two-year contract after his Barcelona deal expired, bringing his four-year spell in Spain to a close.

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Manuel Ugarte injury blow leaves Man Utd facing 'anxious' wait

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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