NGLamine Yamal, a Spanish teenager playing for Barcelona, has matched the World Cup dribbling record set by former Nigerian footballer Jay-Jay Okocha in 1998. Yamal is averaging 12 successful dribbles per 90 minutes at the 2026 World Cup, matching Okocha's achievement during Nigeria's 1998 campaign. This statistic highlights Yamal's impact on Spain's performance in the tournament. Okocha, a celebrated Nigerian player, made significant contributions during Nigeria's 1998 World Cup, including helping secure a historic 3-2 victory over Spain. His performance in that match earned him recognition, including a retrospective Player of the Match award. Yamal, now 19, has been a standout performer for Spain, contributing to their undefeated record in matches he has started at major tournaments.
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