Lamine Yamal celebrates birthday, shows confidence ahead of France match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Lamine Yamal, turning 19, expressed confidence before Spain's World Cup semi-final against France. In a press conference, he maintained that Spain carries no fear into the matchup, referencing their status as European champions. Yamal, who scored once in the tournament, aims to enhance his tally and enjoys a laid-back attitude towards the pressure. He cherishes the opportunity to compete and hopes for a victory to celebrate his birthday with a chance to play in the World Cup final on Sunday.
- •Yamal celebrates his 19th birthday on July 14.
- •Spain faces France in the World Cup semi-final on July 14.
- •Yamal scored once in the tournament prior to this match.
- •He emphasized Spain's strength as European champions.
- •Yamal aims for a win to match his birthday celebrations.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Spain star Lamine Yamal had one big World Cup wish for his 19th birthday
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Birthday boy Yamal stands by 'no fear' comment ahead of France clash
"Lamine Yamal insisted on Monday he would take no fear into Spain's World Cup semi-final against France as he celebrated his 19th birthday.The real birthday present, though, would be a place in Sunday's World Cup final.
"The 19-year-old didn't have much of a party, focusing on what's to come Tuesday in the World Cup semifinal against France.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 2:02 AMSpain star Lamine Yamal had one big World Cup wish for his 19th birthday
The 19-year-old didn't have much of a party, focusing on what's to come Tuesday in the World Cup semifinal against France.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 12:39 AMBirthday boy Yamal stands by 'no fear' comment ahead of France clash
Lamine Yamal insisted on Monday he would take no fear into Spain's World Cup semi-final against France as he celebrated his 19th birthday.The real birthday present, though, would be a place in Sunday's World Cup final.
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