Lamine Yamal, a confident 18-year-old Spanish player, believes his team has the potential to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Despite Spain's slow start to the tournament, Yamal remains optimistic about their chances, citing their ability to knock off other contenders if the brackets fall in their favor.
La Roja have yet to live up to their expectations, with only flashes of Yamal's ability on display so far.
However, the mood in the Spain camp remains positive, with Yamal and his teammate Nico Williams expressing their confidence in the team's abilities.
In an interview, Yamal revealed his preferred semi-finals lineup, featuring Spain against France and Argentina against Portugal.
When asked about facing France, Yamal pointed out that his team has already beaten them twice, and he sees no reason why they can't do it again.
Williams noted that France is packed with talented players, but Yamal countered by highlighting Spain's own talented roster.
The two players even joked about facing Brazil, with Yamal expressing admiration for Neymar.
For Spain to reach the semi-finals against France, they will first need to navigate a challenging path, including matches against Austria, Portugal or Croatia, the United States or Belgium, and potentially Brazil.
Spain's journey to the World Cup final will be filled with tough opponents, but Yamal and his teammates are undaunted by the challenge.
Despite their slow start, Spain remains a dark horse in the tournament, and Yamal's confidence is a welcome sign for fans of the team.
