Spain is preparing to face Portugal in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ahead of the high-stakes matchup, Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente shared his tactical mindset. He emphasized that his team intends to focus on their own style of play. De la Fuente noted that they aim to outperform their opponents on the pitch. Specifically, he mentioned the goal of surpassing the influence of star player Cristiano Ronaldo. The coach expressed confidence in his squad's ability to execute their strategy. This clash is one of the most anticipated matches of the knockout stage. Spain enters the game determined to secure a place in the quarterfinals.