Lamine Yamal Beats Mbappé Again at World Cup 2026 – Ninth Win

Lamine Yamal, the 19‑year‑old prodigy from Barcelona’s academy, has built a statistical edge over Kylian Mbappé. Their rivalry, which began two years ago, intensified at the 2026 World Cup, where Yamal recorded his ninth win against the French striker.

In the match Yamal limited Mbappé to just 34 touches, shutting down his usual passing lanes. The result also dents France’s chase for the Golden Boot.