Lamine Yamal dismisses goal drought, eyes World Cup glory against France

Lamine Yamal, Spain's standout player in their 2-1 victory against Belgium, brushed off questions about his lack of goals, asserting that team triumph in the World Cup would overshadow individual scoring records. "If we win the World Cup, nobody will remember if I scored goals," Yamal stated after the hard-fought win in Los Angeles. He emphasized his focus on contributing to the team's success through his play and movements on the field, rather than solely through scoring.

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If we win the World Cup, nobody will remember if I scored goals.

Yamal, who has only scored one goal in the tournament, acknowledged his role in creating opportunities for teammates. "I know I can contribute even if I don't score. I know that with my movements I drag many rivals, so I do everything I can to help the team," he said. He also expressed confidence in Spain's chances against their next opponent, France, in the World Cup semifinals. "There are two options, that they reach three consecutive finals (of the World Cup) or that we beat them three times in a row, we'll see what happens. We are not afraid of them," he assured.

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I know I can contribute even if I don't score. I know that with my movements I drag many rivals, so I do everything I can to help the team.

The young Barcelona star, already a key figure for Spain, made history in Los Angeles by becoming the first player under 18 to participate in more than five World Cup matches. This achievement sets the stage for a potential showdown with French star Kylian Mbappé in the upcoming semifinal. Yamal's performance, marked by significant ball involvement, underscores his growing importance to the Spanish squad as they aim for World Cup glory.

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There are two options, that they reach three consecutive finals (of the World Cup) or that we beat them three times in a row, we'll see what happens. We are not afraid of them.