Spanish football prodigy Lamine Yamal took a playful dig at the French national team following Spain’s 2-0 triumph in the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Widely known for his massive social media following, with over 52 million followers on TikTok, Yamal used the platform to tease the defeated French side after the match.

In a light-hearted post, he wrote in French, “Spain in the final. Pardon” — which translates to “Spain in the final! Sorry.”

The cheeky message quickly went viral, amassing 70 million views, 13 million likes, and over 200,000 comments within just 10 hours of being posted.

Meanwhile, on Instagram, Yamal adopted a more celebratory tone, posting pictures with his family and expressing excitement for the final match. “New York, we’re coming for you,” he captioned the post, referring to the city that will host Sunday’s grand final.

It’s worth highlighting that Yamal played a crucial role in Spain’s semifinal success. He completed the full 90 minutes on the field and was instrumental in earning the penalty that led to Spain’s opening goal.