Lamine Yamal

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Spain reach World Cup 2026 final after 2-0 win…

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a dominant 2-0 victory over France in the first semifinal at Dallas Stadium. The European champions ended France's hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final with a disciplined performance that kept Kylian Mbappé and the French attack largely quiet. Oyarzabal and Porro Seal Spain's Victory Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal won a penalty following a foul by Lucas Digne. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted

World Cup: France put past behind them as history…

France are just one win away from making history as they prepare to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Tuesday. Didier Deschamps' side is aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final and a fifth final appearance in the last eight editions of the tournament. Standing in their way is a formidable Spanish team that has already defeated France twice in recent years and boasts one of the tournament's strongest defensive records. France Chasing Another Historic Milestone France

Improving Spain outclass Austria 3-0 to ease into World…

Spain sent a strong message to their FIFA World Cup rivals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria, securing their place in the Round of 16 with another dominant performance. A brilliant brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro helped La Roja continue their impressive campaign, while their rock-solid defence extended its remarkable run without conceding a goal. Despite a cautious start to the tournament, Spain have now emerged as one of the strongest contenders for the title, combining attacking

How Mikel Oyarzabal’s quiet rise complements Lamine Yamal’s brilliance…

While stars like Lamine Yamal and Marc Cucurella often grab the headlines, Mikel Oyarzabal continues to let his performances do the talking. The Real Sociedad forward delivered another standout display by scoring twice in Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria, strengthening his position in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot. Despite his match-winning performance, much of the attention remained on Cucurella's assists and Spain's attacking flair. For Oyarzabal, however, staying away from the spotlight has always been part of his character. Just

Spanish Teenagers Make World Cup History in 3-0 Demolition

Trusting the Youth Spain trusted their youngest stars in a massive knockout match. Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi started against Austria today. This bold managerial decision made absolute World Cup history. They became the first starting teenage duo since Brazil in 1958. Yamal Terrifies Austria Yamal justified his starting position immediately on the pitch. The 18-year-old winger tormented the Austrian defenders relentlessly. He fired a dangerous shot in the very first minute. He also created numerous scoring opportunities for his veteran teammates. A

World Cup: Yamal scores on injury return as Spain…

Spain delivered a dominant performance to defeat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, boosting their FIFA World Cup campaign and moving to the top of Group H. The return of teenage star Lamine Yamal proved crucial as the European champions bounced back strongly after their opening draw. Yamal Makes Instant Impact on Return Making his first start in two months after recovering from a hamstring injury, Yamal wasted no time in making his presence felt. The Barcelona sensation opened the scoring in the 10th

Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup…

Spain's FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a frustrating start as the European champions were held to a 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, Spain struggled to break down a disciplined Cape Verde defence, raising concerns reminiscent of their disappointing World Cup exits in 2018 and 2022. Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, returning from a hamstring injury, started on the bench and was introduced in the second half. Although his

Iniesta predicts which player will make a big impact…

Andres Iniesta believes 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has the skill and character to be among the best players of FIFA World Cup 2026. Iniesta, who has watched the likes of Lionel Messi, Pele and Kylian Mbappe take the footballing world by storm at a young age, believes Barcelona and Spain winger Ansu Fati possesses similar traits. During the Opening of his new Academy in Dubai, Iniesta hailed Yamal as a one-in-ten-million talent with the potential to have an electric impact on the global game,