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Lamine Yamal calls World Cup semifinal against France 'most important match' of his career
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Lamine Yamal calls World Cup semifinal against France 'most important match' of his career

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain's Lamine Yamal considers the upcoming World Cup semifinal against France the most important match of his career.
  • The 19-year-old forward expressed excitement and confidence about reaching this stage.
  • Yamal stated he is not overly concerned about scoring but acknowledges the special nature of scoring against France.

Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has declared the upcoming World Cup semifinal clash against France as the most significant match of his burgeoning career. The 19-year-old forward, speaking at a press conference in Dallas, conveyed his team's collective enthusiasm and his personal eagerness to compete at this elite level. "It's the most important match I'm going to play. And I like that I've reached this moment. We are all very excited, myself first," Yamal stated.

It's the most important match I'm going to play. And I like that I've reached this moment. We are all very excited, myself first.

— Lamine YamalThe 19-year-old Spanish forward described his anticipation for the World Cup semifinal against France.

Despite his impressive offensive capabilities, Yamal indicated that personal statistics are not his primary focus. He has previously scored against France at the age of 16 during the Euro 2024 tournament and netted a brace in the 2025 Nations League. However, he emphasized that scoring against the French team holds a special significance. "I don't worry about goals, but it's always special to score in matches like these, and I accept the challenge. That's why I came, and tomorrow will be a special day," he added.

I don't worry about goals, but it's always special to score in matches like these, and I accept the challenge. That's why I came, and tomorrow will be a special day.

— Lamine YamalYamal discussed his personal approach to scoring and the significance of playing against France.

When questioned about his goal tally, Yamal deflected any blame from the coaching staff, attributing the situation to the natural flow of the game. He also reflected on past World Cup experiences, recalling Spain's eliminations. "I don't think it's the coach's fault that I haven't scored five goals yet. These are things of the game, I'm not worried. I have seen Spain eliminated from the World Cup, and it hasn't happened yet," he concluded, referencing the current tournament.

I don't think it's the coach's fault that I haven't scored five goals yet. These are things of the game, I'm not worried. I have seen Spain eliminated from the World Cup, and it hasn't happened yet.

— Lamine YamalYamal addressed questions about his goal-scoring record in the tournament.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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