Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal has entered the history books of world football through its widest door, becoming the youngest European player to achieve 10 wins in major tournament matches — specifically in the finals of the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.

This extraordinary historic feat further cements the status of the Barcelona and Spain national team jewel as a truly unique footballing phenomenon. He reached the record at just 18 years and 354 days old, surpassing by a vast margin of five full years the previous record holder, French star Kylian Mbappé, who had reached his 10th win in major tournaments at the age of 23 years and 355 days.

The international statistics Lamine Yamal has compiled since his debut reflect the remarkable leap he has brought to Spain's attacking line. The young winger has played 28 international matches for the senior Spanish national side, scoring 7 goals — including his first World Cup goal against the Saudi Arabia national team during the group stage of the current 2026 World Cup edition, played in the American city of Atlanta when he was 18 years and 343 days old. That goal inscribed his name among the youngest scorers in World Cup history, surpassing Argentine legend Lionel Messi and drawing close to his teammate Gavi.

Yamal's contributions to La Roja have not been confined to direct goal-scoring; they extend to playmaking, with 12 assists for his teammates since his international debut in September 2023 against Georgia. This exceptional output has been crowned by leading his country to the UEFA Euro 2024 title in Germany and winning the Best Young Player award in that tournament, right through to cementing his place as an indispensable tactical cornerstone in coach Luis de la Fuente's lineup, which continues its strong run in the current knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup in pursuit of the world title.

Lamine Yamal vs Austria:

  • Man of the Match
  • Created 2 big chances
  • 6 shots
  • 60 touches
  • 5 successful dribbles completed
  • 22 carries
  • 5 duels won
  • 5 ball recoveries