B2156 words1:11Story American AccentPublished Jul 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 22, 2026

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Yamal arrived at the 2026 World Cup as the face of the tournament.

People everywhere were expecting magic whenever he touched the ball on the pitch.

But the goals did not come easily for him during these matches.

He played eight games and scored only once, which were quiet numbers for a superstar.

Spain did not need him to be a hero because they were a perfect machine.

Rodri controlled the games while Unai Simón kept a record seven clean sheets.

Other players stepped up to score goals when it mattered the most.

Yamal quickly learned to press, pass, and defend to win without shining.

In the final, Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time.

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At just nineteen years old, the young winger became a world champion.

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Individual awards come and go, but a World Cup winner's medal is forever.

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Yamal may play in four more World Cups, and he plays them all as a champion.

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