Spain faces France in World Cup semi-final as Yamal seeks breakout moment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Lamine Yamal's Spain faces France in a World Cup semi-final on July 13 in Arlington. Yamal, aiming to replicate Kylian Mbappe's teenage success, has impressed in the tournament despite earlier concerns about a hamstring injury. Spain captain Rodri emphasized the need for Yamal to manage his anxiety. The match features Mbappe, who leads the tournament in goals, aiming for a third consecutive final appearance.
- •Yamal scored in Euro 2024 semi-final against France.
- •Mbappe has eight goals in the tournament, tied for top scorer.
- •Yamal turns 19 just before the semi-final.
- •Spain's last encounter with France ended in victory for Spain.
- •Match takes place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
- 5:13 AMBBC Sport — Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown
"Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final."I think Lamine needs to calm the anxiety he sometimes has because he wants to show how important a player he is for us," Spain captain Rodri said Sunday.
"France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
"France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 5:13 AMTime for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
- BBC SportJul 14, 2026, 5:13 AMTime for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:50 AMYamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown
Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final."I think Lamine needs to calm the anxiety he sometimes has because he wants to show how important a player he is for us," Spain captain Rodri said Sunday.
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