Shafaqna English- Following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday(6 Jul 2026), coach Luis de la Fuente singled out Lamine Yamal’s performance as one of the most crucial outings in the young star’s career so far—a win that propelled Spain into the quarter-finals.
In Arlington, substitute Mikel Merino netted the decisive goal in the 91st minute, securing Spain’s first quarter-final appearance since their 2010 World Cup triumph.
Reacting to Yamal’s display, De la Fuente stated: “From my perspective, Lamine delivered one of the most important performances of his life. Beyond whether he was exceptional or not, this is one of those matches that will greatly aid his growth.”
Source: Reuters