Yamal Dismisses Goal Tally Comparisons with Messi, Mbappé and Haaland
Spain’s 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal says he isn’t focused on matching Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland’s scoring records at the 2026 World Cup. He insists his goal is lifting the trophy, not chasing personal tallies. Journalists raised the subject after the veteran stars all bagged braces or hat-tricks in their opening matches. Yamal pointed out the age gap and said his style of play is different. “I don’t care about how many goals I score,” he said. “They’re all at least ten years older than me, and my aim is to win together.” Yamal is set to make his first start against Saudi Arabia after a brief substitute appearance in Spain’s goalless draw with Cape Verde. He remains determined that team glory outweighs individual accolades.
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