Lamine Yamal says Spain will not fear France as World Cup semifinal approaches

New York: Spain forward Lamine Yamal has overcome fitness concerns and will be available for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, head coach Luis de la Fuente said. Yamal, 19, was seen limping after Spain's 2-0 win over France in the semifinals and missed his team's training session on Thursday.Luis de la Fuente também falou sobre a situação de Yamal. Disse que o jogador sofreu um hematoma no lance do pênalti contra a França, além de um desconforto na última quinta-feira, mas que já está treinando normalmente com o grupo.#CopaNaGlobo #futebol #ge2026 #espanha… pic.twitter.com/bkKlbvboS8— ge (@geglobo) July 17, 2026 "He had a strong knock, which was very painful," De la Fuente was quoted by Xinhua as saying. "Just to err on the side of caution, we decided to give him some rest. He was fine in training today. He participated with his teammates. He is fine and in optimal condition."De la Fuente said Saturday's final training session would be the last opportunity to catch any late setback before Sunday's match at New York New Jersey Stadium."That's the most critical time," he said. "If there are any setbacks, there won't be time to recover."Luis de la Fuente on Lamine Yamal not training with the Spain national team ahead of the World Cup final:️ “It's nothing to worry about. We don't need to put any unnecessary pressure on him or complicate the situation. The most important thing is having him at his best for… pic.twitter.com/fsTOKcf2NX— Sage (@Sage_FCB) July 16, 2026 The match will be Spain's first World Cup final since it won the tournament in 2010. Argentina is chasing back-to-back titles and a fourth overall, having previously won in 1978, 1986 and 2022.De la Fuente, whose side has reached the final unbeaten with only one goal conceded, said both teams were deserved finalists and saw similarities in the way they play."On Sunday we will watch a great show," he said. "Two super teams, in my opinion, very similar in many respects in terms of attitude and talent. I believe both Spain and Argentina will have a game plan where talent and good football will rule over everything else."'It's Insane': Lionel Messi Breaks Silence On Viral Lamine Yamal Baby Photo Ahead Of FIFA WC Final | Video The teams have had starkly different routes to the final. While Spain has largely controlled opponents with its possession-based game and miserly defense, Argentina has relied on late goals to win each of its four knockout games.De la Fuente said no lead was out of reach for Lionel Scaloni's side."They have been down on the scoreboard and been able to come back," he said. "But we've also had situations like this in the history of our national team.'New York, We're Coming For You': Lamine Yamal Sets Sights On FIFA World Cup Final After Spain Beat France "Lionel Scaloni and myself, we both share many concepts, values and principles that drive teams. We're similar, and that shows that in the biggest teams you require those attitudes. When things are so level, it's all down to details."De la Fuente admitted he did not plan to man-mark Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who has had a direct hand in 12 of Argentina's 19 goals this tournament.He shared his own personal experience facing the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner when he was coaching Sevilla's youth team.'We Didn't Want This Game': Didier Deschamps Insists France Must Beat England To Secure FIFA World Cup Bronze In Emotional Farewell | Video "We went to Barcelona, and I had heard great things about a kid named Messi," the 65-year-old said. "So we assigned a player to mark him man-to-man, but in the 70th minute, I substituted the marker because he was on a yellow card. The score was 0-0, and in the span of 15 minutes, Messi scored four goals against us. So we won't use man-to-man marking this time. We have to stay alert and pay special attention, certainly."De la Fuente said Yamal should not try to emulate Messi, but simply play his own game."Messi is a role model to younger players, with his attitude and the way he plays," he said. "Lamine has to be himself, and the best way we can support him is to let him be the person and footballer he is, because he has great potential."(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Arlington (Texas): Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has already turned his attention to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after helping La Roja defeat France 2-0 in the semi-finals, declaring on social media that the team is ready for the title clash in New York. Shortly after Spain secured their place in only their second FIFA World Cup final, Yamal shared pictures from the match on Instagram with the caption, "nuevayol vamos por ti," which translates to, "New York, we're coming for you." The 19-year-old played a key role in Spain's victory at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where he was one of two teenagers, alongside Pau Cubarsi, to start for La Roja. It marked the first time in FIFA World Cup history that two teenagers started for the same team in a semi-final. Spain produced a composed display to outclass France and book a place in the World Cup final for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2010. Has Lionel Messi Ever Faced England In His 21-Year-Long Argentina Career? The Answer May Surprise Fans Yamal made a decisive impact in the opening half when he intelligently stole possession from Lucas Digne before being brought down inside the penalty area. Mikel Oyarzabal converted the resulting spot-kick in the 22nd minute to hand Spain the lead. France struggled to recover as Spain continued to dictate possession. After the break, Pedro Porro combined with Dani Olmo before calmly finishing past Mike Maignan to double La Roja's advantage and put the contest beyond Didier Deschamps' side. Yamal thought he had added a third goal moments later, only for his effort to be ruled out for a marginal offside. France threatened briefly through Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, but Spain's disciplined defence held firm to record its sixth clean sheet in seven matches at the tournament. The victory sends Spain into only the second World Cup final in the nation's history and ends a long wait for a return to football's biggest stage after their triumph in South Africa 16 years ago. 'We're Closer Than Ever': Thomas Tuchel Quashes Jude Bellingham Rift Rumours Ahead Of Argentina World Cup Semifinal Spain will now travel to New York New Jersey Stadium for Sunday's final, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final between defending champions Argentina and England, scheduled to be played in Atlanta. With his celebratory message already looking ahead to the title decider, Yamal made it clear that Spain's journey is not over as they prepare for one final step in pursuit of a second FIFA World Cup crown. (ANI)(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal expressed confidence after reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. He posted a message indicating their intention to win the championship. Spain secured their place by defeating France 2-0 in the semifinal match. The team celebrated their victory while shifting focus to the upcoming championship game. They now await their opponent in the final match to be held in New York.

Lamine Yamal has turned up the heat ahead of Spain's FIFA World Cup semi-final against France with a trio of Instagram Stories that have quickly gone viral. The Barcelona star first shared a dramatic image of himself in Spain colours before following it up with clips of his goals against Les Bleus from the UEFA Nations League and Euro 2024. The timing of the posts, just hours before kick-off, has been interpreted by fans as a reminder of Spain's recent dominance over France.Lamine Yamal acaba de publicar TRES HISTORIAS en Instagram, con sus dos goles a FRANCIA en Eurocopa y Nations League. Lo que va a ser hoy… pic.twitter.com/Ny6cpUnuhT— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) July 14, 2026 The second story showed Yamal celebrating during Spain's thrilling 5-4 victory over France in the 2025 UEFA Nations League semi-final. He scored twice in that match, including a calmly converted penalty, as Spain survived a late French comeback to book their place in the final. The teenager was named Player of the Match after another standout display against Didier Deschamps' side.His third story revisited the goal that announced him to the football world. Yamal's stunning curling strike against France in the Euro 2024 semi-final made him the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history and helped Spain overturn an early deficit before sealing a 2-1 victory. It remains one of the defining moments of his young career.'They Should Fear Us': Lamine Yamal Fires Bold Warning To France Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal Clash | VideoThe posts come ahead of another blockbuster meeting between the two European heavyweights, this time with a place in the FIFA World Cup final at stake. Spain have already beaten Austria, Portugal and Belgium in the knockout rounds, while France advanced past Paraguay and Morocco. Another victory would send La Roja into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010.

The 2026 Football World Cup is in its final stretch. Tomorrow, England will take on Argentina for a place in the finals. And this evening, France will play Spain in their semifinals match. French coach Didier Deschamps predicted a “spectacular” match, while Spanish star Lamine Yamal shared a warning to Les Bleus. Our sports reporter Selina Sykes is covering the tournament.