- Mbappé is dominating this World Cup with a tournament-high eight goals, while 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has managed just one goal contribution so far.
- Despite that, Yamal holds a perfect 5-0 record over Mbappé in single-elimination matches across club and international competitions — Mbappé has never beaten him in a knockout game.
- They meet again in the World Cup semifinal in Dallas, with Mbappé desperate to break the streak and reach a third World Cup final while Yamal could reach his first.
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