By Iñaki Dufour
Sports Desk, July 12 (EFE).- France has become Lamine Yamal’s favorite opponent in a Spain jersey, with the teenage forward scoring three goals in two victories over Les Bleus, including decisive performances in the Euro 2024 semifinals and the 2025 Nations League, ahead of another World Cup showdown.
Although he was named player of the match in Spain’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium, Yamal has yet to consistently reach the level expected of him at the 2026 World Cup.
Even so, his record against France suggests he remains one of Spain’s greatest attacking threats.
«If anyone should be afraid, it’s them. We’re the ones who have eliminated them. We’re two amazing teams, two of the best in the world. We’ll see what happens, but we’re not afraid at all,» the 18-year-old said after Spain’s victory over Belgium set up another meeting with France.
