Spain striker Lamine Yamal commented after the 3-0 victory over Austria. "I'm very happy; we started with the objective of going to Dallas and playing in the round of 16. I feel like I've regained my form. I'm very satisfied with the team. If you lose, you go home. Now it's time to rest and think about the next game. I'm 100% and ready to play. The missed goal? Of course, but I'm very happy. The important thing is to win."
"This is the ultimate goal; there is nothing better than the World Cup. It's what I've dreamed of since I was a kid: passing the stage and fulfilling my dream of winning the World Cup with Spain. We have to continue to grow, but we're not afraid of anyone. Happiness? A lot. I'm savoring the victory and progress to the next stage."
"For me it doesn't make any difference: Croatia or Portugal. It would be an honor to face them, but it's not the most important thing. I'm focused on the time I spend with my family; they are the only ones who see me as Lamine, for who I really am."