Spain didn't quite look unstoppable in this 3-0 win over Austria in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 on Thursday, but they did look like Spain again.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has admitted Spain are the favourites ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal clash, comparing the challenge to facing Brazil in the 2018 World Cup.

However, ​de la Fuente said Yamal had shown growing maturity, pointing to the teenager's ​defensive contribution ⁠in Spain's win over Portugal, and backed his attacking quality to make the difference ...