FIFA World Cup 2026: 12 trebles per 90 minutes — Lamin Yamal's record since 1998
Lamin Yamal averaged 12 triples per 90 minutes at World Cup 2026, highest since 1998. Has played 226 minutes in 4 matches (3 as a starter) for Spain. Spain will face Portugal in the 1/8 round.
Lamin Yamal, a 19-year-old winger from Spain and Barcelona at the FIFA World Cup 2026, averaged 12 triples per 90 minutes, setting the highest record on the World Cup stage since 1998. Only Nigeria's Jay-Jay Okocha made a similar declaration at the 1998 World Cup; Yamal has reached that milestone again in 2026.
Yamal has featured in all 4 of Spain's matches so far; Named the starter in 3 of those matches. Having played a total of 226 minutes, he has grabbed attention with an impressive 12 triples per 90 minutes.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being held from June 11 to July 19 across three countries including the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the 1/8 round, Spain will face Portugal.
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