The 2026 World Cup has given us countless encouraging stories about how different nations view each other’s cultures. In a time when some might feel uncertain about international relations, it has been a reminder that if we zoom out, we can see that most of us—regardless of country, culture, or political affiliation—want to live healthy and happy lives.

As the Cup came to an end with Spain clinching the final gold FIFA trophy, players could finally take a breath and reflect on how they have gotten so far. With that has come tremendous humility. This was perfectly exemplified when 18-year-old footballer Lamine Yamal, a winger for Spain’s national team, was asked how he handles the pressure at his age.

‘That’s real pressure’

Posted on Thought Catalogue‘s social media sites, they share Yamal’s beautiful answer to how he became such a star despite the pressure: “My mother had me when she was 16. That’s real pressure. My father picked things off the street........

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