Yamal: We Fear No One, the Goal is the World Title

Spain's young superstar, Lamine Yamal, couldn't hide his immense joy after "La Roja" secured their spot in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The Spaniards triumphed 2-0 over a resilient Austrian side, earning them a ticket to the next phase in Dallas. Although the winger didn't find the back of the net in this match, he displayed remarkable maturity, declaring that the real tournament truly begins now, where every mistake means elimination. The 18-year-old Barcelona player shared that he feels fully recovered and ready for the intense battles of the knockout stages.

"I'm very happy; we went out there with the mindset that we wanted to go to Dallas and play in the Round of 16. I'm starting to feel like myself again. I'm 100% now and ready for what's ahead. Yes, I missed a goal today, but as long as the team wins, that's the most important thing. In a World Cup, if you lose, you go home. Now we need to rest and focus entirely on our next opponent," Yamal stated.

He expressed serious ambitions and no fear of the next opponent, who will be determined between Portugal and Croatia.

"Winning here is the greatest thing; there's nothing better than a World Cup. When a child dreams, they dream exactly of this. I want to advance round after round and achieve my big goal: to become a world champion with Spain. We must continue to grow, but the truth is, we are not afraid of anyone. It doesn't matter to me whether we play against Croatia or Portugal. It would be an honor to face Cristiano, but the opponent doesn't matter to our ambitions," the teenager asserted.

Yamal concluded his statement with very emotional words dedicated to his family.

"It moves me to see my brother so happy and my mother living the life she fully deserves. My brother is like my son; I'm in love with him. I'm grateful to the fans for all the love they give me, which helps me a lot on the field. However, when everyone shouts my name, I just want to concentrate and spend time with my family. They are the only people who see me simply as Lamine – as I truly am," the Spaniard concluded.