Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer noted for his talent and potential.
Notable Quotes
"Obviously I want to score but I don't go on to the pitch thinking about that. I do it thinking about helping the team."View Story →
"If we win the World Cup, no-one will remember whether I scored goals... the important thing is winning."View Story →
"I'm moved when I see my little brother this happy, as well as seeing my mum and friends living the life they always dreamed of."View Story →
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July 20, 2026Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans
July 20, 2026Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US
After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.
July 20, 2026Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.
July 20, 2026Victory for football? Spain see off 'embarrassing' Argentina
Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.
July 20, 2026'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
July 19, 2026In Lamine Yamal's old neighbourhood, World Cup final against Messi brings pride - Reuters
In Lamine Yamal's old neighbourhood, World Cup final against Messi brings pride Reuters
July 17, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
July 17, 2026A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?
July 15, 2026Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France
Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.
July 14, 2026Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
July 14, 2026Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
July 10, 2026'Influential' Lamine Yamal has 'more to give' to Spain
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Cesar Azpilicueta and Wayne Rooney look at how Lamine Yamal performed against Belgium and feel there is "more to come" from the Spain forward.
July 10, 2026How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness
Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.
July 10, 2026The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.
July 2, 2026Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
June 29, 2026One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.
June 27, 2026How Oyarzabal shows Spain are more than just Yamal - Azpilicueta
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has the team and squad he needs for success in the next month.
June 26, 2026Yamal is Spain's main man - Rooney analysis
Watch BBC pundits Wayne Rooney, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thomas Frank give their analysis on Lamine Yamal's performance for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup.
June 21, 2026Yamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament.
June 21, 2026Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
June 19, 2026Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars - Reuters
Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars Reuters
June 15, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026