Spain winger Lamine Yamal has etched his name into football history after helping his country defeat Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Drivetvnews gathered that Spain secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final played in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time to hand La Roja their latest world title.
Yamal featured throughout the historic triumph, adding another major international honour to his growing career.
According to football statistics platform Opta, the 19-year-old has become the first player in history to appear in both a UEFA European Championship final and a FIFA World Cup final as a teenager.
The Barcelona star had previously helped Spain win the UEFA European Championship in 2024, playing a key role in the team’s 2-1 victory over England in the final.
Following his impressive performances for club and country, Yamal is now regarded as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
The teenage sensation finished second in last year’s Ballon d’Or voting behind Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé.
