JAKARTA - Portugal and Spain will meet in the 16th round of the 2026 World Cup at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, early morning WIB.
The spotlight is certainly on Cristiano Ronaldo who revealed that the 2026 World Cup will be his last World Cup.
The statement clearly motivated him to appear all out to grab a trophy that has never been in his resume.
Even so, Ronaldo showed respect for Spain. He also did not hesitate to praise the quality of the team, especially the young star Lamine Yamal.
"He (Yamal) is a player with a bright future. However, for me, I always look at Spain as a whole, they are all good."
"The more prepared you are, the better you will survive a long football career, if that's what you want. If you listen to the critics, you will get lost."
"There is constructive criticism and there is also criticism that aims to destroy you. You have to adapt if you want a long career. Focus on love, the passion of the fans."
"Over time, I learned to connect with people who love you and have a passion for what you do," Ronaldo said.
Meanwhile, ahead of facing Ronaldo in the 2026 World Cup 16th round, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his admiration for Portugal's all-time top scorer.
"I'm a fan of Cristiano. I'm a fan of players and people with ambition, character, who are tireless, who want to get better every day, who are an example for young people."
"We have to always be on the lookout for him. That doesn't mean we have to keep him under strict supervision, but we have to be on the lookout for him, with the talent and class he has. He's the best in the areas he dominates," said De la Fuente.
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