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Lamine Yamal

Also known as: Lamine Yamal Naraoui Ebana

Spanish footballer who won the 2026 World Cup and Euros at age 19, becoming the youngest player to achieve the double.

2026-04-252026-08-02

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    She and 11-year-old Josephine are still on a high, after their World Cup appearance midway through the game that saw Spain beat Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. “I saw Messi and Lamine Yamal!” says Josephine about the two team’s stars – Argentinian captain Lionel M

    Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was ‘very, very, very, very, very good’ – Ghetto Kids
  3. Daily Guide

    In a dour affair littered with interruptions, followed by that lengthy interval, the game never had any fluency or flow, although Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal forced first-half saves out of Argentina keeper Martinez.

    Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup Champions
  4. Joy Online

    On the pitch, the tournament belongs to stars like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.

    Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US
  5. Joy Online

    Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal may have lifted the World Cup, but it is his little brother Keyne who appears to have stolen the spotlight.

    Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
  6. Joy Online

    When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic.

    Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
  7. The Chronicle

    Given Lionel Messi is now 39 and Lamine Yamal just 19, it is testament to the former’s relentless perseverance and the latter’s precocious talent that a match featuring both can take place at all, never mind in the sport’s greatest fixture.

    ‘A True Miracle Of Destiny’; Messi And Lamine Yamal’s First Meeting, Ahead Of Argentina, Spain World Cup Final
  8. The Chronicle

    Given Lionel Messi is now 39 and Lamine Yamal just 19, it is testament to the former’s relentless perseverance and the latter’s precocious talent that a match featuring both can take place at all, never mind in the sport’s greatest fixture.

    ‘A True Miracle Of Destiny’; Messi And Lamine Yamal’s First Meeting, Ahead Of Argentina, Spain World Cup Final
  9. Daily Guide

    Lamine Yamal thought he had added a third goal three minutes later, but his effort was ruled out after the assistant referee raised the flag for offside.

    Spain Reach World Cup Final After 2-0 Win Over France
  10. Joy Online

    Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot midway through the first half after a lapse by France left-back Lucas Digne, who gave forward Lamine Yamal an unceremonious wallop as he tried to clear the ball.

    Superb Spain beat France to reach World Cup final
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Lamine Yamal Mbappe’s supporting cast includes Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, Ballon D’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue.

    France face Spain in epic World Cup blockbuster
Culture

Ugandan Ghetto Kids perform at World Cup final half-time show

The News

Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids appeared at the football World Cup final half-time show alongside Burna Boy and Shakira, performing in the game between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The young dancers, who come from humble beginnings in Kampala, described the experience as life-changing.

27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Ugandan Ghetto Kids perform at World Cup final half-time show

    Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids appeared at the football World Cup final half-time show alongside Burna Boy and Shakira, performing in the game between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The young dancers, who come from humble beginnings in Kampala, described the experience as life-changing.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Spain wins 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina one-nil

    Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.

    21 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 20 July

  1. David Beckham becomes the face of World Cup in America

    During the World Cup in the US, former England captain David Beckham has dominated off-the-pitch marketing, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands including McDonald's, Major League Soccer, and Bank of America. Marketing experts attribute his prominence to his broad appeal across demographics and his authentic, down-to-earth persona that translates across football, fashion, entertainment, and business.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal wins World Cup at 19

    Lamine Yamal helped Spain win the 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. At 19, he became the youngest player ever to win both the European Championship and the World Cup. His three-year-old brother Keyne drew significant attention on social media for his joyful celebrations during the match.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Lamine Yamal becomes youngest World Cup and Euros double winner

    Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, 19 years and six days, has won both the World Cup and Euros, making him the youngest player to achieve the double. The article compares his symbolic embrace with Lionel Messi at the World Cup final to a passing of the torch, noting Yamal recovered from a hamstring injury to play a key role in Spain's tournament run.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Messi and Lamine Yamal met in 2007, will face each other in World Cup final

    Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will meet on the pitch for the first time when Argentina play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, though the two crossed paths in 2007 when Messi was a 20-year-old Barcelona starter and Yamal was just five months old — a meeting documented in photographs that resurfaced after Yamal helped Spain win Euro 2024.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Messi and Lamine Yamal first met in 2007 photograph

    Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, who will face each other in Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, first met in 2007 when Messi held a five-month-old Yamal in a photograph taken at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium after his family won a competition to visit the away dressing room.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 16 July

  1. Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Porro's second-half strike securing the win on Tuesday night.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

    Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. France face Spain in World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium

    France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 10 July

  1. Spain's 35-match unbeaten run faces Belgium quarter-final test

    Spain face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final with Spain unbeaten in 35 matches under manager Luis de la Fuente, while Belgium advance after a 4-1 victory over the United States.

    10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

    Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament, as the 41-year-old prepares for Portugal's round of 16 clash against Spain. Ronaldo has played in six World Cups and became the first player to score in six editions of the tournament.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 6 July

  1. Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in World Cup last-16 tie

    Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Portugal faces Spain in World Cup 2026 last-16 knockout

    Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 2 July

  1. Spain beats Austria 3-0 in first World Cup knockout since 2010

    Spain won a men's World Cup knockout match for the first time in 16 years, defeating Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to reach the last 16. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (twice) and Pedro Porro secured Spain's comfortable victory.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Lamine Yamal impresses in Spain's 4-0 World Cup win

    The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal started Spain's match against Saudi Arabia after being limited to 19 minutes in their previous goalless draw with Cape Verde, and was central to Spain's dominant 4-0 performance. His impact lifted the atmosphere and transformed the first half with confident play that impressed former team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Spain held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde at World Cup

    Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, drew 0-0 with 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to deny Spain's attack, while Cape Verde also had a late chance to win through Diney Borges' header.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Cabo Verde holds Spain to goalless draw in World Cup debut

    FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, a nation of just over 500,000 people, secured a 0-0 draw against Spain. Cabo Verde were tightly organised throughout, with goalkeeper Vozinha making several key saves to frustrate Spain's attacks despite the European side's dominance in possession.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cape Verde hold Spain goalless in 2026 World Cup opener

    Debutant Cape Verde, ranked 67th and the third-smallest country by population to qualify for a World Cup, produced a shock result by drawing 0–0 with second-ranked reigning European champions Spain in their Group H opening match in Atlanta.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Yamal, Williams fit for Spain World Cup opener against Cape Verde

    Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed. Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the opening match.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Spain manager optimistic Lamine Yamal fit for World Cup opener

    Luis de la Fuente said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is progressing well in recovery and could be ready for Spain's opening World Cup match, though the medical staff will continue monitoring his progress closely.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 25 May

  1. Spain names 26-player World Cup squad led by Lamine Yamal

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. World Cup debutants to wear collectable debut patches

    FIFA will introduce debut patches on players' shirts at the 2026 World Cup, which will be removed after a player's first appearance and turned into collectable Topps trading cards as part of a new licensing deal with Fanatics replacing Panini from 2031.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Polish influencer's livestream raises £50m for cancer charity

    YouTube star Piotr Hancke (Latwogang) raised more than 250 million zlotys (£50m) for the Polish Cancer Fighters Foundation through a nine-day non-stop livestream from Warsaw, supported by celebrities including Coldplay's Chris Martin, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Wojciech Szczęsny.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Rashford advised patience amid Barcelona speculation

    Marcus Rashford, on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, has scored 12 goals this season and made a significant impact despite recent transfer speculation. The article argues Rashford should be patient regarding his future at the club.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 April

  1. Rashford scores as Barcelona extends La Liga lead

    Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona defeated Getafe, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to 11 points with five games remaining in their pursuit of a second-successive La Liga title. The on-loan Manchester United forward struck in the second half, capitalizing on their rivals' draw the previous night.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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