The 18-year-old was seen wearing a headband carrying the words "Ego Yamal", leaving fans wondering whether it was a hidden message or simply a fashion statement.

Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.

Spain vs Austria Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Updates: Spain outclassed Austria, winning 3-0 to book their spot in the Round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals, while Pedro Porro netted one.

The 18-year-old Barcelona winger scored just one goal while playing only 141 minutes across Spain's three group matches, making him arguably the only world superstar who hasn't excelled in this star-dominated World Cup.

Spain remain confident of winning the World Cup, defender Marcos Llorente said, despite a series of injuries that have ravaged La Roja's options in wide areas.

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has sparked a huge controversy following his post-match remarks in a 3-3 draw against Austria in Kansas City at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 16 Results And Highlights: Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free-kick to break another FIFA World Cup record while Cristiano Ronaldo failed to inspire Portugal again.

Day 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will mark the final set of group stage fixtures. The action begins with Harry Kane's England facing Panama in a Group L clash.

Jose Mourinho's brutally honest confession has quickly gone viral, offering a rare glimpse into the club-versus-country balancing act every elite manager faces.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 Highlights: Lionel Messi became the top-scoring player in the tournament's history, surpassing Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 goals.

Lionel Messi finds himself in another refereeing controversy, with experts suggesting that the Argentine's first goal against Austria in the FIFA World Cup match shouldn't have been counted.

Lionel Messi scored once in 2006, four times in 2014, once in 2018, seven times in 2022 and has netted five goals in the current tournament so far.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised legend Lionel Messi's commitment after his record-breaking brace guided defending champions to a 2-0 win over Austria in their Group J match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi added number 18 in his goals tally in second-half injury time to propel Argentina into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi went on to break 4 records with his brace against Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32.

Lionel Messi scripted history once again as he became the highest goal-scorer in the history of FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals