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Lamine Yamal discusses competition with Mbappe and Haaland ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Lamine Yamal discusses competition with Mbappe and Haaland ahead of World Cup

Summary

Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Barcelona forward, addressed comparisons with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in an interview with TVE. Ahead of Spain's match against Saudi Arabia, Yamal expressed confidence in Spain's ability to face tough opponents in the World Cup. He emphasized his unique playing style and maturity, dismissing pressure to emulate other stars. Yamal also praised Lionel Messi, reaffirming his belief that Messi is the best player in history. His comments reflect a focus on personal development rather than direct competition with established stars.

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By the Numbers

•Yamal played well against Cape Verde, receiving strong fan support.
•He emphasizes his own playing style over comparisons to Mbappe and Haaland.
•Yamal remains confident in Spain's World Cup potential.
•He views Messi as the greatest player of all time.
•Spain faces Saudi Arabia next in the World Cup.

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3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal plays down competition with Mbappe and Haaland: ‘I don’t care about that’

What they're saying

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Lamine Yamal may be just 18 years old, but he is already a global superstar. Fans throng in numbers to watch him play.The Spanish teenager received such an ovation when he was brought on against Cape ...
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