Lamine Yamal received glowing praise after helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final. Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente also praised the youngster's contribution after the victory. In my opinion he played a great World Cup." Spain’s Perfect StarterDespite entering the competition with concerns over a hamstring injury, Yamal started seven of Spain's eight games at the 2026 World Cup and won every single one of them. His ability to balance individual brilliance with defensive discipline and tactical awareness has made him the undisputed jewel in Spain’s crown as they return to the summit of world football.