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Lamine Yamal earns Luis de la Fuente praise as Spain reach last eight

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has hailed Lamine Yamal after the teenager played a leading role in his side's 1-0 victory over Portugal, describing it as one of the most important performances of the Barcelona winger's young career.

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Roberto Martinez resigns after Portugal World Cup exit

Roberto Martinez has resigned as Portugal manager after his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing his three-year spell in charge to an immediate end.

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FIFA World Cup: Spain leave it late to knockout out Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal

A neat strike in the dying embers of the match saw Spain defeat neighbours 1-0 in their Round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash in Dallas, Texas, on Monday.

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Rodri believes Spain have 'more to come' ahead of Portugal World Cup clash

Spain captain Rodri believes his side have not yet reached their full potential as they prepare to face Portugal in today's FIFA World Cup last-16 clash in Texas.

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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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