Kylian Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal: Who Is Better? World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
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Kylian Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Kylian Mbappé | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Real Madrid | Barcelona |
| Nationality | France | Spain |
| Age | 27 | 19 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 10 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 107 | 37 |
| International goals | 67 | 11 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 10 | 10 |
| Goals | 11 | 8 |
| Assists | 2 | 6 |
The top scorer and the Player of the Season
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They are the two names on every La Liga highlight reel, and they play for the clubs that meet in El Clásico. Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2024 and topped the La Liga scoring charts in 2025 and 2026. Yamal answered by being named La Liga Player of the Season for 2025–26.
Their global honours barely overlap. Mbappé is a World Cup winner (2018), a two-time Golden Boot winner (2022 and 2026) and the tournament's all-time top scorer. Yamal won the 2026 World Cup on his first attempt, and picked up the Euro 2024 Young Player Award at 17.
Both won the best-young-player trophy, a generation apart. Mbappé took the Kopa Trophy in 2018 and Yamal in 2024, 2025 and 2026. In the 2026 Ballon d'Or they finished second and third, both behind Harry Kane.
What decides it
| Kylian Mbappé | Lamine Yamal | |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 107 | 37 |
| International goals | 67 | 11 |
| La Liga individual award | Top scorer 2025, 2026 | Player of the Season 2025–26 |
| World Cup Golden Boots | 2 (2022, 2026) | 0 |
| World Cup winner | Yes (2018) | Yes (2026) |
Mbappé is the goal machine and has the World Cup scoring records. Yamal is the more complete creator and is eight years younger. In fantasy, Mbappé has the higher goal floor, Yamal the assist upside.
Did you know: Kylian Mbappé
- He was born in Paris and raised in Bondy. His Monaco side won the 2016–17 Ligue 1 title, the club's first league title in 17 years.
- PSG made the move permanent in 2017 for €180 million, then the second-biggest transfer ever. He left as their all-time top scorer with 256 goals and 15 trophies, including six Ligue 1 titles.
- At the 2018 World Cup he became only the second teenager after Pelé to score in a final. In 2022 he scored a hat-trick in the final and still finished on the losing side.
- He is the highest scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals. His 10 at the 2026 tournament equalled Gerd Müller for the third-most in a single World Cup.
Did you know: Lamine Yamal
- He became the youngest player ever to represent Spain's senior team, making his debut at 16.
- At Euro 2024 he became the youngest scorer in the tournament's history, won the Young Player Award, and Spain lifted their fourth title.
- He was the youngest player ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or at 17, finished as runner-up in 2025 at 18, and came third in 2026 behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
- He won the Kopa Trophy for the world's best young player in 2024, 2025 and 2026, the first player to win it three times.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Kylian Mbappé score in World Cup 2026? +
Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Kylian Mbappé have? +
Kylian Mbappé has earned 107 international caps and scored 67 goals for France.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal? +
Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal were both World Cup 2026 stars. Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals while Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lamine Yamal's international stats? +
Lamine Yamal has 37 international caps and 11 career international goals for Spain.
What club did Lamine Yamal play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lamine Yamal scored 8 goals and provided 6 assists in 10 appearances. They play for Spain.
Kylian Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal: Stats Overview
Kylian Mbappé (🇫🇷 France, Forward) and Lamine Yamal (🇪🇸 Spain, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Kylian Mbappé has 107 international caps and 67 career international goals, while Lamine Yamal has 37 caps and 11 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Kylian Mbappé scored 11 goals and provided 2 assists in 10 appearances, while Lamine Yamal scored 8 goals and 6 assists in 10 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.