Lamine Yamal Says He Does Not Fear Facing France in the World Cup Semifinal

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Lamine Yamal Says He Does Not Fear Facing France in the World Cup Semifinal

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to set up a titanic semifinal against France, who have been ruthless this tournament. Yamal, though, is unfazed. "We don't fear France. We knocked them out before in two semifinals," he said, referring to Spain beating France at the Euro 2024 and the 2025 Nations League. The match will take place on July 14.

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