FIFA World Cup 2026 | ‘Yamal creates chaos for the opposition’: Mikel Oyarzabal
Updated On: 26 June, 2026 09:17 AM IST | Guadalajara | Agencies
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal believes teen star Lamine can single-handedly make the difference in tonight’s crucial clash vs Uruguay, who desperately need a win to enter the round of 32

Spain’s Lamine Yamal during a training session on Wednesday. Pic/AFP
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal hailed teen star Lamine Yamal as one of the ‘biggest difference makers’ in world football ahead of their highly anticipated Group ‘H’ clash against Uruguay on Saturday. After only being fit enough to appear as a substitute in Spain’s opening game — a shock 0-0 draw against minnows Cape Verde — Yamal started the next game, scoring a goal in their 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia.
“He [Yamal] is one of the players who makes the biggest difference in the world right now,” said Oyarzabal, who also scored a brace in their previous match. The forward credited Yamal for creating chaos in the opposition camp. “The chaos he creates for the opposition works in our favour,” added Oyarzabal.


