Spain star Lamine Yamal is aiming to follow in Kylian Mbappe’s footsteps by winning the FIFA World Cup as a teenager, but must first overcome France in a blockbuster semi-final clash.

Spain winger Lamine Yamal is on the verge of another milestone as he prepares to face France in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by lifting football’s biggest prize while still a teenager.

Mbappe made history at the 2018 World Cup by scoring in France’s final victory over Croatia at just 19 years and 207 days old, becoming only the second teenager after Brazilian legend Pele to score in a World Cup final.

While Mbappe’s World Cup journey began with glory in Russia, this year’s tournament marks Yamal’s first appearance on football’s biggest stage. However, the Spanish sensation has already announced himself on the international scene after starring at UEFA Euro 2024.

Yamal scored a stunning goal against France in the Euro 2024 semi-final, helping Spain secure a 2-1 victory before going on to defeat England in the final. He celebrated his 17th birthday just one day before lifting the European Championship trophy and was named the tournament’s Young Player of the Tournament.

Now approaching his 19th birthday on the eve of Spain’s World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Yamal has another opportunity to make history. With years of football still ahead of him, the Barcelona forward is already determined to leave a lasting mark on the World Cup.