Lamine Yamal was once again a protagonist after Spain qualified for the 2026 World Cup final. The Barça forward, decisive during the semifinal against France, shared a video on TikTok that quickly went viral due to the way he celebrated the Spanish national team’s victory and his nod to the French language.
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In the footage, Lamine Yamal appears pointing to the Spain crest before pulling his cap down over his eyes while smiling. The video is accompanied by a message that quickly spread across social media: “Spain to the final! Pardon, pardon,” a French expression he joked with after the elimination of the French team.
The post came just minutes after Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals. The message was also interpreted as a humorous response to statements Lamine Yamal himself had made before the match, when he said that France should be the one afraid of Spain, words that sparked a big debate before the game.
Lamine Yamal was decisive again against France
Beyond the viral video, the attacker once again delivered a decisive performance on the pitch. Although he did not score, he caused the penalty that allowed Mikel Oyarzabal to open the scoring and was once again one of the most disruptive players on Luis de la Fuente’s team.
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His movement between the lines, his ability to beat opponents, and his constant involvement in the offensive play once again made him one of the main protagonists of the match, confirming the excellent World Cup he is having with the Spanish national team.
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With the ticket to the final already secured, Spain awaits to find out if their opponent will be England or Argentina. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal has shown that he also knows how to celebrate off the pitch.
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His video on TikTok has become one of the most talked-about posts after the semifinal and once again places the young Barça footballer at the center of the conversation, both for his performance on the pitch and for a spontaneity that continues to win over fans.
