Lamine Yamal’s outstanding performance against Kylian Mbappe in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup saw France beat France 2-0 in the semi-finals to advance to the final. The victory extended Yamal’s unbeaten run against French superstar Kylian Mbappe in club and international football.Although Kylian Mbappe is one of the top scorers in World Cup history and Lamine Yamal is making his World Cup debut, whenever the two meet in the knockout rounds, the Spanish teenager always takes the lead. Mbappe has super personal data, while Yamal has a perfect record of 6 wins and 0 losses in a single knockout match against the French superstar.Here’s every knockout match between the two stars:
2024 European Cup semi-finals: Spain 2-1 France
The rivalry begins on the international stage at Euro 2024. France opened the scoring through Randal Kolo Muani, but Yamal equalized with a superb long-range strike that became one of the goals of the tournament. Dani Olmo then scored the winner before half-time as Spain completed a comeback and reached the final, handing Mbappe his first knockout defeat to the teenage star.
2025 Super Cup Final: Barcelona 5-2 Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for Real Madrid in their first El Clasico final, but Yamal equalized for Barcelona in the 22nd minute. The Catalan giants dominated the rest of the game to lift the trophy, with Yamal knocking out Kylian Mbappe for the second time in a row.
2025 Copa del Rey Final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
A few months later, the two met again in another domestic final. Mbappe found the back of the net again, but Yamal impacted the game with two assists without scoring. Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 to win the Copa del Rey, extending Yamal’s perfect knockout record.
2025 UEFA Nations League semi-finals: Spain 5-4 France
The rivalry returns to international football in a thrilling Nations League semi-final. Yamal scored twice, including a penalty kick, while Mbappe also scored from the penalty spot. The Spanish team reversed course at the last minute of the French team and eventually won 5-4 to advance to the final, where they eventually lost to Portugal and finished second. This is Yamal beating Mbappe again.
2026 Super Cup Final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
Yamal won five of five knockout games to lead Barcelona to another Spanish Super Cup victory over Real Madrid in Jeddah. In another fierce final, Catalonia won 3-2 and Mbappe lost again.
2026 World Cup semi-finals: Spain 2-0 France
The latest chapter comes on football’s biggest stage. Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals and reached the World Cup finals for the first time since winning the championship in 2010. Neither Yamal nor Mbappe scored, but Spain’s collective performance was too strong for France.
