Lamine Yamal turns 19 as Spain faces France in World Cup semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Lamine Yamal celebrates his 19th birthday today, July 14, 2026, as Spain faces France in the World Cup semifinal. The Barcelona winger has had a noteworthy tournament debut, scoring once during the group stage against Saudi Arabia. Yamal received a birthday cake from teammates and expressed his desire for the team's unity through the tournament. This World Cup marks his sixth appearance, the most by any player aged 18 or younger.
- •Yamal celebrates his birthday before the semifinal match
- •Spain plays France in the first semifinal
- •Yamal has 1 goal in 6 World Cup appearances
- •He made his pro debut at age 15
- •Spain previously won against Saudi Arabia in group stage
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — How old is Lamine Yamal? Spain star celebrates birthday at World Cup
"Lamine Yamal is one of the young stars of the World Cup, but just got a bit older celebrating his birthday with Spain.
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