WIRE — Portugal midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has blamed their exit from the 2026 World Cup on employing a defensive approach against Spain. Mikel Merino came off the substitutes bench to net a late winner for La Roja in the last-16 fixture onMonday. Fernandes cut a frustrated figure for most of the game. After the match, the Manchester 2026 World Cup: Why Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain Bruno Fernandes
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