Spain's Alamin Yamal Confident Ahead of World Cup Semi Against France

On the eve of the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Spain and France, Spain's star player Alamin Yamal expressed strong confidence and calmness. The 19-year-old, who played a key role in Spain's Euro 2024 victory, stated he does not feel pressure despite the high stakes. "I see myself as a champion," Yamal said, emphasizing that the team shares this mindset as they aim for the double title.

Yamal acknowledged scoring only one goal so far in the tournament but said he is not worried about goal tallies, focusing instead on playing his best. He described the upcoming match as a special occasion and noted the team's growth after tough games against Cape Verde and Belgium. Yamal also downplayed expectations, suggesting that since he is not at his peak form, fans should not anticipate anything extraordinary.

The semi-final match is scheduled for Tuesday at 22:00, featuring the European champions Spain against the World Cup runners-up France. Spain aims to take another step toward securing the World Cup title following their recent European success.