Lamine Yamal Makes History: Becomes the Youngest Footballer to Win the World Cup and European Championship

Spain's young star Lamine Yamal signed a rare record in world football history following the 2026 World Cup victory. At the age of 19, the footballer achieved the title of the youngest player in history to win both the European Championship and the World Cup trophies.

Yamal's first major success on the international stage was the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024), where he became champion with Spain. In this tournament, the footballer, who was selected as the best young player, also stood out as the youngest player and goalscorer in the history of the European Championships; he played an important role in his team defeating England in the final.

Two years later, the Spanish footballer added the 2026 World Cup championship to his successful collection. Spain defeated Argentina in the final to take the World Cup to their museum for the second time in their history. With these two major victories, Yamal is considered one of the strongest candidates for the individual awards to be given in the coming years.