Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?
France and Spain are set to face off in a high-stakes World Cup semi-final match in Dallas. The game is being framed as a clash between established superstar Kylian Mbappe and rising talent Lamine Yamal.
Why it matters
The match represents a significant moment in international football, potentially signaling a transition in global star power.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Both Lamine Yamal and Mbappe are looking to win a major tournament for the second time in their careers
The footballing world is set to witness the showdown it has been waiting for.
France and Spain will renew one of the most tantalising international rivalries in Dallas on Tuesday, with a place in the World Cup final at stake.
2018 champions France are aiming to reach a third successive final, while 2010 winners Spain are bidding to become just the fourth team to hold both world and European crowns at the same time.
Both squads are bursting with talent, but all eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
Mbappe's global breakthrough came at the 2018 World Cup, when his quickfire double helped France beat Lionel Messi's Argentina in the last 16 on their way to winning a second champions' star.
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