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Lamine Yamal emphasizes team goals over personal scoring in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:40 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Lamine Yamal emphasizes team goals over personal scoring in World Cup

Summary

Lamine Yamal stated that individual scoring is secondary to winning as Spain progresses in the World Cup. Following Spain's 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium on July 10, 2026, Yamal expressed confidence in the team's abilities. He acknowledged that while he has only scored once in the tournament, the focus remains on collective success rather than personal achievement. Spain now prepares to face France in the semi-finals, with Yamal reflecting on his contributions beyond goals.

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By the Numbers

•Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
•Yamal has scored once during the tournament.
•Spain faces France in the semi-finals.
•Yamal emphasizes teamwork over personal scoring.

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10:40 PMYahoo Sports — My goals don't matter if we win World Cup, says Yamal

What they're saying

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Lamine Yamal said if Spain wins the World Cup nobody will care about his failure to score, after the teen superstar was again absent from the scoresheet in his side's 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium on Friday.He only scored once during that victorious campaign -- a stunning strike in a 2-1 semi-final win against France.
— Yahoo Sports

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