The 2026 World Cup is going through its most intense days after a memorable matchday. The front pages of the world's sports press reflect Spain's purple patch, Portugal's nerve-racking qualification, and the huge anticipation surrounding the decisive match for the Argentine national team.
Spanish newspapers are unanimously enthusiastic after La Roja's emphatic 3-0 win over Austria. Marca leads with "Like angels," while As describes it as a "Movie-like Spain" after the recital in Los Angeles.
A brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro sealed their place in the round of 16. In addition, the spotlight is on the historic World Cup clean-sheet record broken by Unai Simón (519 minutes) and Lamine Yamal being named the match MVP, sparking collective excitement.
The Portuguese press celebrates a dramatic qualification with relief. With headlines such as "We turned it around!" in Record and "Keep your head straight" in O Jogo, they highlight Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia.
The match was marked by VAR's major role and a dramatic winner from Gonçalo Ramos deep into stoppage time (90+4). Newspapers stress that this victory puts Cristiano Ronaldo's side on a collision course with Spain, setting up a thrilling Iberian clash in the round of 16 to be played in Dallas.
Spanish newspapers are unanimously enthusiastic after La Roja's emphatic 3-0 win over Austria. Marca leads with "Like angels," while As describes it as a "Movie-like Spain" after the recital in Los Angeles.
A brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro sealed their place in the round of 16. In addition, the spotlight is on the historic World Cup clean-sheet record broken by Unai Simón (519 minutes) and Lamine Yamal being named the match MVP, sparking collective excitement.
The Portuguese press celebrates a dramatic qualification with relief. With headlines such as "We turned it around!" in Record and "Keep your head straight" in O Jogo, they highlight Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia.
The match was marked by VAR's major role and a dramatic winner from Gonçalo Ramos deep into stoppage time (90+4). Newspapers stress that this victory puts Cristiano Ronaldo's side on a collision course with Spain, setting up a thrilling Iberian clash in the round of 16 to be played in Dallas.
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