World Cup 2026: Yamal Relishes Ronaldo Showdown As Spain Set Up Portugal Blockbuster

Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has admitted it would be a privilege to face Cristiano Ronaldo, but insists his only priority is helping La Roja progress when they take on Portugal in a mouth-watering FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash.
Fresh from inspiring Spain to a convincing victory over Austria in the Round of 32, the 18-year-old winger is preparing for one of the biggest matches of his fledgling career as the European giants meet Portugal on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.
The tie has been billed as a clash between two generations, with Yamal, one of football’s brightest young stars, set to come up against Ronaldo, the veteran forward widely regarded as one of the...