Lamine Yamal on Criticism: 'When You're Doing Well, Everyone Should Shut Up'

Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal has opened up about how he handles criticism, admitting that while he generally takes it in stride, there are moments when he just doesn't get it. The 18-year-old forward has managed only one goal in five appearances at the 2026 World Cup so far, but he remains unfazed. “I take criticism positively. But there are days when you don't understand why it's coming. When you're doing your job, everyone should shut up,” Yamal told Mundo Deportivo. Spain are set to face Belgium in a World Cup quarterfinal on July 10, with kickoff scheduled for 10:00 PM local time.