15/07/2026
*Lamine Yamal vs France* 🔥
They've met 3 times in big tournaments in the last year and Spain won all 3. Yamal vs Mbappe is the new rivalry.
*1. World Cup 2026 Semifinal - July 14, 2026: Spain 2-0 France*
This was in Dallas at the World Cup semi 4be210f6
*Yamal's performance:*
- *Rating: 7/10*
- *Won the penalty for Spain's opener*: In the 22nd minute he got on Lucas Digne's blind side. Digne tried to clear and kicked Yamal instead = penalty. Mikel Oyarzabal scored it
- *Offside goal*: Scored in the 58th minute but it was ruled offside
- *Key play*: 1-2 with Dani Olmo then crossed for Fabian Ruiz. Later a cheeky backheel to Pedro Porro
- *Struggles*: Only 18 touches in first half, won just 2-of-9 ground duels. Got caught by Barcola early 2nd half
- *vs Mbappe*: Slid into Mbappe's legs in 77th min, lucky not to get booked. Later gave away a dangerous free kick that Mbappe wasted 30424be208ce
Spain dominated possession and limited France to 2 shots on target. Yamal was 19 years old, a day after his birthday 0baf793c
*2. Nations League Semifinal 2025: Spain 5-4 France*
Yamal absolutely cooked here a18e
- *2 goals* including a penalty
- *Sofascore rating: 9.7 - Man of the Match*
- *Stats*: 51 touches, 1 big chance created, 3 key passes, 24/29 passes, 2/3 dribbles, won 10/12 duels
- *Coach quote*: Luis de la Fuente said "Lamine has made a statement and has to win the Ballon d'Or" 97cc685f
This was called "the battle of Ballon d'Or contenders" with Yamal outshining Mbappe, Dembele, and Doué a18e
*3. Euro 2024 Semifinal: Spain 2-1 France*
This is where he broke out.
- *Goal at 16 years 362 days* - youngest scorer in Euros history.
*Head-to-Head Record: Yamal vs Mbappe*
*Yamal 9 goals, Mbappe 2 goals* in games they've both played
Yamal team record: 9 goals, 1 assist
Mbappe team
