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Lamine Yamal criticizes France ahead of potential World Cup clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Lamine Yamal criticizes France ahead of potential World Cup clash

Summary

Lamine Yamal, the Spain forward, made remarks aimed at France, suggesting they are not superior to Spain as the two teams could meet in the World Cup knockouts. He referenced Spain's recent victories over France, including a win in the Euro 2024 semifinals and another in the UEFA Nations League. While Spain won their group, they drew against Cape Verde and secured wins over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the tournament. France, undefeated in their World Cup group matches, has advanced to the Round of 32, while Spain will face Austria in theirs. Yamal expressed confidence in Spain's potential as they progress in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Yamal stated France hasn't beaten Spain since the Euros.
•Spain aims to improve after winning Group H.
•Yamal is optimistic about Spain's performance in the knockout stage.
•Spain will play Austria in the Round of 32.
•France has won all group matches in the World Cup.

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Lamine Yamal has added fuel to one of the biggest rivalries in international football today, as the Spain forward fired a shot at France, whom they could face down the line in this year’s World Cup knockouts. “No. They haven’t…
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