Mendes ready for Yamal, Ronaldo preps for Spain in Dallas

Monday. Dallas. Spain.

Your round of 16 is set. Portugal face Spain in Dallas on Monday, and Cristiano Ronaldo is already in camp preparing (2). Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simón had something to say: Ronaldo is not at his peak anymore, but he remains dangerous (6). A generational derby on the biggest stage.

Mendes vs Yamal, round four

Nuno Mendes has gotten the better of Lamine Yamal in their personal duels so far, and the Record put it plainly: Mendes is ready to pocket him again (4). But Yamal missed Spain's last training session, along with Aymeric Laporte, Pedro Porro, and Nico Williams (5). Four absences, two days out. Your left-back is in Yamal's head already.

Unai Simón on Ronaldo

"He doesn't have the same rhythm as before," Unai Simón said, but he warned his teammates: at any moment, Ronaldo can still decide a match (2)(6). The Spanish goalkeeper is not taking him lightly.

What beating Portugal is worth

Marca reports the Spanish federation and its players have a financial incentive tied to knocking Portugal out of the World Cup (3). The exact figures are not public, but a deep run pays.

Vozinha catches Inter Miami's eye

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha is a free agent after his contract in Portugal ended. A strong World Cup has put Inter Miami on alert (7). Nothing agreed yet, but the MLS club is watching.