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In the 2026 World Cup final, Spanish teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí both started the match, making history as two of the youngest starters ever in a World Cup final. According to Opta statistics, Yamal, aged 19 years and 6 days, became the third youngest starter in World Cup final history, while Cubarsí, at 19 years and 178 days, ranked fourth. They join an elite list that includes Pelé (17 years, 249 days, 1958), Giuseppe Bergomi (18 years, 201 days, 1982), and Kylian Mbappé (19 years, 207 days, 2018). The report, sourced from Hupu soccer and citing Opta data, highlights the emergence of young Spanish talent on the global stage.
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On July 20, 2026, Spanish teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí both started in the World Cup final. According to Opta statistics, Yamal (aged 19 years and 6 days) became the third youngest starter in World Cup final history, while Cubarsí (aged 19 years and 178 days) ranks fourth.
Youngest Starters in World Cup Final History
| Rank | Player | Age | Year | Team | |------|--------|-----|------|------| | 1 | Pelé | 17 years, 249 days | 1958 | Brazil | | 2 | Giuseppe Bergomi | 18 years, 201 days | 1982 | Italy | | 3 | Lamine Yamal | 19 years, 6 days | 2026 | Spain | | 4 | Pau Cubarsí | 19 years, 178 days | 2026 | Spain | | 5 | Kylian Mbappé | 19 years, 207 days | 2018 | France |
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