Diogo Costa's Incredible Double Save vs Spain: Portugal's Heroic Moment at World Cup 2026 (Video)

On July 5, 2026, at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, the World Cup Round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain produced one of the tournament's most spectacular moments. In the 16th minute, with the score still 0-0, Lamine Yamal received the ball on the right flank and unleashed a powerful shot towards the near post. Diogo Costa managed to palm it away, but the rebound fell perfectly to Alex Baena, who instinctively curled a shot towards the far corner. Remarkably, Costa had recovered his position in an instant and produced a stunning diving save to tip the ball around the post, denying Spain what seemed a certain goal. This incredible double save instantly went viral and was hailed as one of the best goalkeeping moments of the World Cup. Costa continued his heroics throughout the match, making a crucial save from a Yamal free-kick in the 73rd minute. Despite his outstanding performance, Portugal's World Cup journey ended in heartbreak when Mikel Merino scored a 91st-minute winner for Spain. The Portuguese goalkeeper's heroic display will be remembered as one of the defining images of the tournament.

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