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Yamal Makes History in Spain's Win
20 Jul
Summary
- Lamine Yamal became one of the youngest World Cup winners ever at 19 years old.
- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title.
- Yamal's win places him alongside legends like Pele and Ronaldo Nazario.
Spain secured their second World Cup title on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium. This historic victory also saw Lamine Yamal become one of the youngest players ever to win the prestigious tournament.
Yamal, at 19 years and six days old, has now joined an exclusive club of young World Cup champions. He shares this distinction with notable figures like Brazil's Pele, who won at 17 years and 249 days in 1958, and Ronaldo Nazario, who was 17 years and 298 days old when Brazil triumphed in 1994.
Italian defender Giuseppe Bergomi also features on the list, winning at 18 years and 174 days in 1982. Brazilian forward Coutinho rounds out the top ties, achieving his win at 19 years and six days in 1962. Yamal's performance included one goal in eight appearances for Spain during the 2026 tournament.
