Lamine Yamal was instrumental in Spain's 4-1 victory over Croatia at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, scoring two goals and providing an assist. He opened the scoring early and added another goal in the second half. Yamal attributed his first goal to his knowledge of Livakovic from training. The win extended Spain's unbeaten run to 40 matches and saw them debut their second star at home. Yamal expressed excitement about the 2026 World Cup, aiming to win the trophy for Spain. When asked about his Ballon d'Or candidacy, he confidently stated his performance added "one more" argument. He downplayed the award's immediate importance, emphasizing playing for himself, the fans, and his national team. Yamal also shared his current happiness and enjoyment of his form, referencing a previous statement before the Feyenoord match.