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Carli Lloyd Calls Lamine Yamal ‘Average’ After Spain’s World Cup Win

Carli Lloyd Calls Lamine Yamal ‘Average’ After Spain’s World Cup Win

Summary

Carli Lloyd, a former U.S. soccer star, said Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal was "average" during Spain’s World Cup win. She believes Yamal did not play well in the final, despite being part of the winning team.

Key Facts

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup.
  • Lamine Yamal is 19 years old and scored only one goal in the tournament.
  • Yamal had many chances to score but didn’t perform strongly in the final match.
  • Carli Lloyd called Yamal "average" and said the team effort was key to Spain’s win.
  • Yamal was seen as a possible future soccer star but did not meet high expectations this World Cup.
  • Mikel Oyarzabal scored the most goals for Spain, including 5 goals in the tournament.
  • Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the final against Argentina.
  • Yamal led in shots, tackles, and dribbles for Spain in the final, showing activity despite criticism.
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