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Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe? There was never a discourse

After Spain routed France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, it is safe to say that Lamine Yamal has pocketed Kylian Mbappe in all crucial matches.

Spain tamed France yet again in a mouth-watering clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, winning 2-0. Three consecutive wins in three top-four clashes have pretty much settled the debate of who should be crowned as the ultimate European giant—it’s Spain. However, it has settled another discourse among rival fans—who is better? Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe?

After Wednesday’s win, it is safe to say that Yamal has pocketed Mbappe in all crucial matches, including club football. While the teenager went on a rampage in the three semi-final matches—Euros 2024, UEFA Nations League in 2015 and 2026 World Cup—the French talismanic striker went on an unusual silent mode.

Let’s start with the Euros 2024. Yamal scored a 25-yard curling world-class equaliser to become the tournament’s youngest-ever goalscorer. Spain went on to win the match 2-1. Meanwhile, Mbappe provided an early assist but was largely contained by Spain’s defence afterwards.

In 2015, Spain again came........

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