ABOUT LAMINE YAMAL
World Cup pedigree
Lamine Yamal made his Spain debut at 16 and won Euro 2024 at 17 — the youngest player to score in a European Championship final. WC2026 is his first World Cup at 19.
Role for Spain
Barcelona's right-winger and Spain's right-sided attacker, Yamal is left-footed, takes on his full-back inside or outside, and combines short passing with raw acceleration. His role under De la Fuente is identical to Barcelona's: hold the right touchline wide to stretch the pitch, then arrive late at the back post.
WC2026 outlook
Among the most-backed pre-tournament value plays in Golden Boot markets (around 17-21/1) — Spain are tipped as a deep contender, Yamal is in his career form, and his Euro 2024 left a clear narrative. The defining tactical question: how much will De la Fuente trust him in early group games before bigger knockouts?
Best WC2026 odds for Spain
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Lamine Yamal's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Yamal features in.
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