Yamal gives his predictions

The start of the knockout stage in the 2026 World Cup has reignited speculation about who will lift the trophy. However, Lamine Yamal, forward for the Spanish national team, chose a message of calm and confidence; for him, what happened in the group stage does not carry weight in the matches that truly define the tournament.

No team is invincible

The Barcelona forward was emphatic in stating that no team is invincible. "The group stage means nothing.Look at Germany. No team is invincible. The Barcelona forward was emphatic in stating that no team is invincible. The group stage means nothing. Look at Germany. The World Cup starts now. It has nothing to do with the previous matches anymore. We could have drawn everything, and now we beat France and that's it. So I don't think there's a clear favorite," he stated.

Asked about France, Yamal recalled that Didier Deschamps' team has not been able to beat Spain since the last Euro Cup. For him, the precedents of the first round are just an illusion; teams that shone at the start ended up eliminated, while others grew in the decisive moments.

The next match

Looking ahead to the next match, the young forward confirmed that he is in peak physical condition and ready to play the full 90 minutes. In addition, he naturally took on the role of a reference point within the team, aware of the excitement he generates among Spanish fans. "I always approach each tournament with the mindset of becoming a champion," he assured.

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