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Jules Kounde reacts to Lamine Yamal's comments ahead of World Cup semi-final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Jules Kounde reacts to Lamine Yamal's comments ahead of World Cup semi-final
Summary

Jules Kounde has responded to comments from teammate Lamine Yamal regarding a potential World Cup semi-final between Spain and France. Yamal expressed confidence that France is not superior to Spain, a significant claim given their recent matchups. Kounde acknowledged Yamal's ambition and downplayed the importance of being labeled favorites. He stated that recent defeats to Spain do not affect the French team’s mindset, emphasizing their focus on the upcoming matches. Kounde also addressed external criticism he has faced, asserting that he remains unaffected by public opinion and continues to have confidence from his teammates and the coaching staff.

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  • •Yamal believes Spain is on par with France ahead of the World Cup.
  • •Kounde understands and respects Yamal's perspective.
  • •France has lost to Spain in recent major tournaments.
  • •Kounde feels criticism from outside does not impact his performance.
  • •Both teams are preparing for a potential semi-final matchup.
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  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jules Kounde addresses Lamine Yamal’s comments before possible World Cup semi-final: ‘He says things as he sees them’
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A potential Spain vs France World Cup semi-final is already generating plenty of discussion, and Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has now responded to comments recently made by teammate Lamine Yamal.Th...

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