Every World Cup record Lamine Yamal set during Spain’s 2026 winning campaign
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The teenage sensation left New Jersey with soccer's biggest prize, but there was far more to celebrate than a winner's medal. Lamine Yamal capped another unforgettable chapter in his remarkable career as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the 2026 World Cup. The teenage sensation left New Jersey with soccer’s biggest prize, but there was far more to celebrate than a winner’s medal. Stay with us as we reveal every remarkable World Cup record Yamal established during Spain‘s victorious campaign, achievements that have already secured his place among the game’s greatest young talents. Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title, 16 years after its triumph in South Africa, thanks to Ferran Torres’ decisive extra-time strike. The victory completed a tournament in which Luis de la Fuente’s side consistently impressed, finishing the competition by limiting Argentina to virtually no attacking threat while producing one of the most dominant defensive displays ever seen in a World Cup final. Every World Cup record Lamine Yamal set Spain’s victory brought far more than a winners’ medal for Yamal. The 19-year-old left the United States having broken several World Cup and international soccer records during one extraordinary summer. Youngest player to win both the World Cup and the European Championship The biggest milestone of Yamal’s tournament came after the final whistle. At 19 years and six days old, he became the youngest player in soccer history to win both the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Having already helped Spain lift Euro 2024, the Barcelona winger added the World Cup to his collection before turning 20. No other teenager has ever completed this international double, placing him in a category entirely of his own. Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates with his Winners Medal as he walks past the UEFA Euro 2024 Henri Delaunay Trophy First teenager to complete soccer’s biggest international double Closely linked to that achievement is another landmark. Yamal became the first player under the age of 20 to capture both major international trophies, confirming his extraordinary rise from teenage prospect to global superstar. His success has drawn inevitable comparisons with soccer legends such as Pelé, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet Yamal has already accomplished something none of them managed before reaching their twenties, giving Spain a player capable of shaping international soccer for years to come. First teenager to play in both European Championship and World Cup final The 2026 final also saw Yamal create another unique piece of history. He became the first soccerer ever to feature in both a UEFA European Championship final and a FIFA World Cup final while still a teenager. Only two years separated Spain’s Euro triumph from its World Cup success, allowing Yamal to achieve a feat that may remain unmatched for many years. His consistency on soccer’s biggest stages has become one of the defining stories of his young career. Historic age gap with Lionel Messi The final itself produced one final statistical curiosity. Yamal and Lionel Messi became the first players in World Cup final history to start for opposing teams while separated by more than 20 years in age. Images of the pair embracing after the final whistle quickly became iconic. Many observers viewed the moment as symbolic, with the veteran Argentine legend congratulating the teenager now widely expected to define soccer’s next era. Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain is congratulated by Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina Fourth-youngest World Cup winner in history Lifting the trophy added another prestigious record to Yamal’s growing resume. He finished the tournament tied as the fourth-youngest player ever to win the FIFA World Cup. Only Pele, Giuseppe Bergomi and Ronaldo Nazario achieved the feat at a younger age. Considering the level of competition in modern international soccer, joining that company represents another extraordinary mil
