A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Teenage football star Lamine Yamal is set to play in his first World Cup final for Spain against Argentina. Despite a quiet tournament in terms of goals, his potential to become a legendary figure by winning the trophy at age 19 is a major focus.
Why it matters
Lamine Yamal represents the next generation of football superstars, and his performance in a final could cement his status as a global icon.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Spain's Lamine Yamal is hoping to become just the third teenager to score in a World Cup final
When asked if Spain would win the World Cup, Lamine Yamal simply smiled and said "yes".
His words to American broadcaster CBS in the build-up would have come as a surprise to no-one who has seen the confident teenager become one of the best players on the planet.
For many though, for his prediction to come true, Lamine Yamal was going to have to set the tournament alight in his first ever World Cup.
The 19-year-old has scored one goal and has not made an assist, but his country have cruised into the final anyway and will face Argentina on Sunday.
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