7M - Yamal Extends Dominant Record over Mbappe as Spain Cruise into World Cup Final

Lamine Yamal extended his extraordinary personal record against Kylian Mbappé as Spain produced a tactical masterclass to defeat France 2-0 and book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro capped off a dominant display from La Roja, who controlled proceedings at AT&T Stadium from the outset. Beyond securing a spot in Sunday's showpiece in New Jersey, the victory marked the 11th time Yamal and Mbappé have faced off across club and international football—with the 19-year-old Barcelona phenom coming away victorious in eight of those high-stakes encounters.

The win also saw Luis de la Fuente’s men stretch their unbeaten run in all competitions to 37 matches (28 wins, 9 draws), surpassing Lionel Messi's 36-game streak with Argentina and equalling Italy's all-time European record. Spain now await the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina as they aim to lift their second world title.