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Spain's Yamal: We're Not Afraid of Unbeatable France
11 Jul
Summary
- Spain's Lamine Yamal dismisses France's unbeaten record.
- Yamal cites Germany's early exit as proof group stage matters little.
- He believes Spain can match France's quality and physicality.
France has showcased an unparalleled performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boasting a perfect six-win record and scoring a tournament-high 16 goals. As they prepare to face Spain in the semifinal, Spain's Lamine Yamal remains notably unconcerned by their opponent's formidable record.
Yamal emphasized that previous results, including France's undefeated streak, hold little significance for the upcoming knockout match. He pointed to Germany's unexpected early departure as evidence that group stage dominance does not guarantee success. He views Spain as capable of matching France.
"We've been eager for it to arrive," Yamal stated, referring to the semifinal. "For me, we're the two best teams in the World Cup, but we're not afraid at all." He expressed confidence that Spain is the team equipped to challenge France.
Looking ahead to the tactical battle, Yamal anticipates France will employ an aggressive pressing strategy. However, he doubts their ability to sustain this intensity for the entire duration of the match. Spain plans to adhere to their established style of play, focusing on ball possession to control the game.
