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'Matured a great deal' - Lamine Yamal did a 'wonderful job' for Spain at 2026 World Cup, insists Luis de la Fuente
Deepa Krishnaswamy | July 25, 2026 1:44 PM CST

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has praised teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for what he delivered during La Roja's historic 2026 World Cup run. The tactician underlined the winger's huge growth and tactical discipline on the biggest stage, and explained how the Barcelona youngster managed to place the team's collective glory ahead of personal attention to help them lift the trophy.

Reflecting on Yamal’s evolution and impact

Yamal went into the 2026 World Cup as one of the most discussed teenagers in world football, and he justified the hype under De la Fuente’s guidance, even though he was still carrying an injury at the start of the tournament. The Spain coach was quick to stress how the youngster handled the demands of the competition, saying that his mental progress mattered just as much as his technical quality on the field.


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