Lamine Yamal, one of the main stars of the Spanish national team, celebrated his 19th birthday on July 13. However, the young footballer intends to give himself a real present a little later — during the semi-final match of the 2026 World Cup. His goal is a victory over the French national team and a ticket to the tournament final, which will take place in New York.
'I'll Gift Myself a Victory Over France'
Yamal's words, which went viral on social media, are cited by the famous football journalist Fabrizio Romano. 'I will gift myself a victory over France and a trip to New York for my birthday!' — declared the Spanish forward, demonstrating the confidence and ambition characteristic of a world football leader.
2026 World Cup Semi-Final: Spain vs France
Today, July 14, one of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Texas, USA). The national teams of Spain and France will meet in the World Cup semi-final. The match will start at 22:00 Kyiv time.
The match will be officiated by a team of referees from El Salvador led by Ivan Barton. It is expected that the game will be played at the highest level, considering the status of both teams and their history in international tournaments.
Lamine Yamal: From Junior to Global Star
Just a few years ago, Yamal was a rising star of Spanish football, and today he is already one of the key players of the national team. His desire to win the semi-final as a birthday present highlights not only his professionalism but also his personal motivation, which could become a decisive factor in the game.
