Vinicius Junior on Lamine Yamal: He can win the World Cup for Spain

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has spoken highly of Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, acknowledging the young talent's immense potential. Despite the fierce rivalry between the two clubs, the Brazilian winger emphasized that the Spanish talent is extraordinary and capable of winning a major international tournament single-handedly. This is reported by Goal.com .

In an interview with Caze TV, Vinicius Junior set aside club rivalries to praise Yamal: "Spain has one of the best players in the world in Lamine Yamal. He does incredible things on the pitch. He is the type of player who can win a World Cup on his own. He is worth paying to watch."

Yamal, who finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings, continues to showcase his high-level skill for Barcelona. The teenage prodigy has made 45 appearances across all competitions this season, recording 24 goals and 18 assists. With the Spain national team, he has already secured a European Championship title and become a key leader for the squad.

Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior remains the primary attacking force for the Brazil national team. The winger, a two-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, has managed to score 22 goals in 53 matches this season. Both stars are currently preparing intensely for the upcoming World Cup.

The Spain national team will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in the World Cup group stage, while Brazil will compete against Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. Both players aim to go far in the tournament with their respective national teams.