Lamine Yamal Morocco Semifinal World Cup Spain

Lamine Yamal has not yet secured his ticket to the final four, but he is already imagining himself facing Morocco. Before the quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium on Friday at 9 p.m., the Barcelona player discussed the continuation of La Roja’s journey.

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In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish winger assured that he has no preference between France and Morocco, who face each other in the other quarterfinal. But he acknowledged that a clash against the Lions of the Atlas would have a special flavor.

"We have good memories of France, and it would be very special for me to play against Morocco," he explained. Lamine Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, was born in Morocco, which gives a personal dimension to this potential matchup.

Morocco Above All in Their Minds

Before thinking about Morocco, Spain must first eliminate Belgium. But the victory against Portugal in the round of 16 strengthened La Roja’s confidence. Yamal even believes the Portuguese were among the three best teams in the tournament.

A Spain-Morocco match would also have significant sporting importance. In 2022, the Lions of the Atlas eliminated La Roja on penalties in the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar. Four years later, the two national teams could meet again with a place in the final at stake.

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The scenario now depends on two matches: Morocco must beat France, and Spain must confirm its favorite status against Belgium. But in Madrid as in Rabat, this possible semifinal already has plenty to talk about.