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Lamine Yamal aims for World Cup success with Spain after Euro 2024 glory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:26 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Lamine Yamal aims for World Cup success with Spain after Euro 2024 glory
Summary

Lamine Yamal, at 18, helped lead Spain to victory in the 2024 European Championship. As a key player for FC Barcelona, he was named La Liga Player of the Year before the World Cup begins this summer. Having debuted for Spain at 16, Yamal scored vital goals, including one against France in the semifinals of Euro 2024. Expectations are high as the team prepares for their World Cup campaign, where Yamal seeks to further elevate his status in international soccer.

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  • •Yamal led Spain to Euro 2024 success at age 18.
  • •He was named La Liga Player of the Year.
  • •Yamal debuted for Spain at 16, scoring in key matches.
  • •Spain aims for a second-ever World Cup title.
  • •Tournament begins this summer.
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Lamine Yamal led Spain to the European championship at 16. Now, 18, can the Barcelona superstar take the throne at the World Cup?

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