Dallas, July 14 -- Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal said he is embracing the biggest challenge of his career rather than feeling burdened by expectations as La Roja prepare to take on France in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday (local time).

Spain are aiming to reach their first FIFA World Cup final since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010, while France are seeking a third consecutive appearance in the tournament's summit clash after winning the title in 2018 and finishing runners-up in 2022.

Despite the magnitude of the occasion, the Barcelona forward insisted he feels no burden heading into the clash.

"We know how to cope with adversity. And as for pressure, well, I don't feel it," said ...