"At the last World Cup, I watched matches during class" – Yamal's first reaction after World Cup triumph

Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal became the standout star for La Roja in their clash against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.

Details: The 18-year-old winger not only found the back of the net but also shared heartfelt emotions, recalling just how dramatically his life has changed over the past four years.

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In his post-match flash interview, Yamal first sent a touching message to his loved ones, dedicating his crucial goal to them. The forward emphasized that he dedicates this achievement to his mother, his girlfriend, friends, all the fans in the stadium, and the residents of his home neighborhood Rocafonda in Mataró.

The footballer admitted that he still struggles to grasp the magnitude of what’s happening, as not so long ago he was just a regular teenager.

“At the last World Cup, I was watching the matches on TV right in my school classroom during lessons. And now I’m here, and it’s just incredible. I’m really proud, as are my mother and my whole family,” Lamine shared.

Beyond his personal emotions, Yamal fired back at critics who were quick to write off Spain after their shaky start to the tournament. According to the winger, after the opening match, people said a lot of untrue things, but the team managed to overcome that setback, show their character, and get back on the winning track.

It’s worth noting that the second-round match between Spain and Saudi Arabia ended in a commanding 4-0 win for La Roja.

Reminder: Spain has won every major tournament match with Yamal in the starting lineup.