Lamine Yamal is just one match away from a historic achievement: the World Cup final.

The young Spanish star, who has stolen the spotlight all season with Barcelona and continued his brilliance in the 2026 World Cup, is on the verge of an achievement that could remain etched in the game's records for decades if he completes the task in the final.

Spain's qualification for the final came after a 2-0 win over France in the semifinal, setting up 'La Roja' with a date against the winner of the Argentina-England clash, a match that could give Yamal his first world title in his career.

The bet is not limited to lifting the World Cup; the title could be a gateway for the 19-year-old star to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, after a good season with Barcelona where he won both La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, along with individual statistics that placed him among the world's top players.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on October 26 next, and should Yamal win the award, he will become the youngest player in its history at 19 years and 105 days, surpassing the record held by Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário since 1997, when he won it at 21 years and 95 days.

Yamal finished second in the Ballon d'Or ranking last year, but he enters the current edition with a stronger resume, given his exceptional season with Barcelona and his reach to the World Cup final with the Spanish national team.

Only 90 minutes now separate the Spanish star from a world title that may not only bring him glory with his national team but could also open the door to writing a new chapter in the history of the Ballon d'Or.

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