Young talent Lamine Yamal attracts attention by revealing a special promise if he wins the 2026 World Cup with the Spain national team.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal continues to be the focus of the Spanish media, not for his skills on the pitch but for a humorous promise related to the world championship.
In an interview with Movistar+, the Barcelona star was asked what he would be willing to sacrifice in exchange for the World Cup golden trophy. Initially, Yamal declared he would grow a beard and mustache for a whole year if Spain won the title. However, the 18-year-old quickly changed his mind. “I promise that if we win the World Cup, I will let my beard and mustache grow fully for a year. Ah no, just three weeks,” Yamal said with a laugh.
This lighthearted comment quickly caught the attention of fans. Because at 18 years old, Yamal still has a youthful face and shows almost no signs of a full beard.
Despite his young age, the winger has become one of the biggest stars in Spanish football. Following an explosive season with Barcelona, Yamal was handed the legendary number 10 shirt at Camp Nou and continues to be the top hope for “La Roja”. In the national team colors, he still wears the number 19, the number associated with Spain’s EURO 2024 championship journey.
However, the 2026 World Cup has not started perfectly for Yamal. The Barcelona player is still recovering from a muscle injury and is highly unlikely to start in the opening match against Cape Verde.
Nevertheless, coach Luis de la Fuente and Spanish fans still place high expectations on this young star. With “La Roja” considered a strong candidate for the title, Yamal is expected to play a crucial role in the journey to conquer the world golden trophy for the second time in the national team’s history.
