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Lamine Yamal has added another remarkable milestone to his extraordinary career, helping Spain lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup and completing one of the most impressive trophy collections ever achieved by a teenager.
The Barcelona sensation, still only 19 years old, has now won eight major titles, placing him among the most accomplished young players in football history. His rapid rise has also strengthened his case as one of the leading contenders for this year's Ballon d'Or.
Yamal's trophy haul now includes three La Liga titles (2022–23, 2024–25 and 2025–26), two Spanish Super Cups (2025 and 2026), one Copa del Rey (2024–25), the UEFA Euro 2024 title, and now the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Very few players in European football history have accumulated such an impressive collection of silverware before the age of 20. At the World Cup, Yamal was far more than a promising young talent—he established himself as one of Spain's key performers throughout their title-winning campaign.
His explosive pace, dazzling dribbling, creativity and tactical maturity were on full display in the tournament's biggest matches, including the semi-final and final, once again proving that age is just a number. Despite his youth, Yamal is already performing at the very highest level of the game.
His latest achievements have inevitably fueled comparisons with football icons such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pelé. While he still has a long way to go before matching their legendary careers, Yamal has already broken records for major honours won as a teenager—milestones that seemed almost unattainable only a few years ago.
If he continues on his current trajectory, Yamal looks set to become not only the cornerstone of Barcelona and Spain's future, but also one of the defining stars of football's next generation. Having already conquered almost every major trophy before his 20th birthday, his next objectives are clear: winning the UEFA Champions League and claiming the first Ballon d'Or of his career.