BBC Sport World Cup pundits Cesar Azpilicueta and Wayne Rooney have assessed Lamine Yamal's display in Spain's 2-1 victory over Belgium, concluding that the young forward remains capable of delivering even greater performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Lamine Yamal Impresses Against Belgium With More to Come, Say Pundits

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Cesar Azpilicueta and Wayne Rooney have assessed Lamine Yamal's display in Spain's 2-1 victory over Belgium, concluding that the young forward remains capable of delivering even greater performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Both analysts described Yamal as "influential" throughout the contest, praising his ability to unsettle the Belgian defence and create danger in key moments. Despite his impact on the match, Azpilicueta and Rooney agreed that the Spain winger has shown only a glimpse of what he can ultimately produce at this level.
"There is more to come" was the verdict shared by the pair, underlining just how highly they rate Yamal's ceiling as one of football's most exciting young talents. Spain's win over Belgium — secured by a 2-1 scoreline — keeps their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign firmly on track, and Yamal's performances are shaping up to be central to their ambitions.
The teenager has already established himself as one of Spain's most important players, and the pundits' analysis suggests that opponents may not yet have seen the best of him. For Spain, that will be an encouraging thought as the tournament progresses.


