France – Spain: Lamine Yamal, "executioner" of Kylian Mbappé

14.07.26 FT World Cup

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As they face off tonight in the semi-finals of the World Cup, France vs Spain promises a thrilling clash between two of football's brightest rising stars: Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

Historically, these two rivals have met 9 times across club and international competitions. And it’s often been Lamine Yamal (1 goal in 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup) who has come out on top. The young FC Barcelona winger boasts 7 victories to just 2 defeats.

With 8 goals and 3 assists in this tournament, Kylian Mbappé managed to get the better of his Barcelona rival 4-1 with PSG on April 16, 2024 in the Champions League, and more recently in the Real Madrid-Barça Clásico on October 26, 2025, which ended 2-1.

All other encounters have been won by the young Moroccan-born star, including Spain’s 2-1 victory over France at Euro 2024 and the 5-4 win in the 2025 Nations League.

The 9 clashes between Yamal and Mbappé

April 10, 2024 – Champions League (quarter-final): Paris Saint-Germain vs FC Barcelona (2-3)

April 16, 2024 – Champions League (quarter-final): FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain (1-4)

July 9, 2024 – Euro 2024 (semi-final): Spain vs France (2-1)

October 26, 2024 – LaLiga (Matchday 11): Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona (0-4)

January 12, 2025 – Spanish Super Cup (final): Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona (2-5)

April 26, 2025 – Copa del Rey (final): FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid (3-2 a.e.t.)

May 11, 2025 – LaLiga (Matchday 35): FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid (4-3)

June 5, 2025 – UEFA Nations League (semi-final): Spain vs France (5-4)

October 26, 2025 – LaLiga (Matchday 10): Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona (2-1)

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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