Aleksandr Kerdzhakov praised Spanish defender Pau Cubarsi, highlighting his speed and football intelligence during the 2026 World Cup.
Former Russian footballer Aleksandr Kerdzhakov expressed his appreciation for the play of Spain and Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi. The young 19-year-old footballer played in all three group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup and also the round of 16 match against Austria, which Spain won 3-0. "I would like to highlight Cubarsi. Firstly, he never loses pace. Another moment that struck me was when the score was 1-0: Sabitzer, the Austrian midfielder, was making a pass into the box, and Cubarsi, realizing that he was late, did not jump to try to touch the ball. Instead he tackled the attacker, put him on the ground and the player did not touch the ball. At this age he has an extraordinary understanding of the game," he said Kerdzhakov in the program "Это Мундиаль, брат!". The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 in Mexico, the United States and Canada. In the round of 16, Spain will face the Portuguese national team.
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