Lamine Yamal discusses World Cup dreams and personal anecdotes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Lamine Yamal spoke about his aspirations for the World Cup 2026, scheduled to kick off in the USA, Mexico, and Canada this summer. He jokingly promised to grow a beard and mustache if he wins the trophy. Yamal also shared that he wears a bandage on his hand due to a video game mishap. During the conversation, he identified Gerard Martin, Fabian Ruiz, and Mikel Merino as underrated players. Fans engaged him with questions as he discussed his life, including his upcoming dental procedure.
- •Yamal promises to grow a beard if Spain wins the World Cup.
- •He bandages his hand due to a PlayStation accident.
- •Yamal considers Gerard Martin, Fabian Ruiz, and Mikel Merino underrated.
- •The World Cup 2026 starts this summer in North America.
- •He will have his braces removed after the tournament.
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Yamal makes World Cup 2026 promise, talks underrated players and reveals why he wears a bandage on his hand
"The teenager has been answering questions from fans.
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