Luke Littler Fires Back at Lamine Yamal: 'He Didn't Do Much' in World Cup

Luke Littler Fires Back at Lamine Yamal

Darts star Luke Littler has taken aim at Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, saying the 19-year-old "didn't do much" in the 2026 World Cup. Yamal won the tournament with Spain, but Littler believes he didn't have a significant impact.

Speaking to the English Sun, Littler said, "Obviously Spain have won the World Cup and everyone is talking about Lamine Yamal. I mean, he has not really done much, has he? Maybe scored a goal. Got a few assists. Is he the best 19-year-old in the world? No, he is not! As long as I keep winning, playing well and collecting trophies, that is all that counts."

What Happened in the World Cup?

Yamal did feature in all eight matches for Spain in the 2026 World Cup, but managed only one goal and one assist. His return at the tournament was far leaner compared to two years earlier when Spain won the European Championship in Germany. Yamal was voted the best young player of the tournament and contributed four assists and one goal in seven matches.

Why It Matters for Luke Littler

Littler is currently on a hot streak in darts, winning all six PDC TV majors this year. He has also become the first player in Order of Merit history to break the £3 million mark in prize money. Since November, he has won 66 of his 76 matches at major tournaments.

What Comes Next?

Littler's comments about Yamal are likely to spark a debate in the football world. However, for Littler, his focus remains on his darts career. He will look to continue his winning streak and defend his titles in the coming months.

Key Takeaways:

• Luke Littler has taken aim at Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, saying he "didn't do much" in the 2026 World Cup.
• Yamal won the tournament with Spain, but managed only one goal and one assist.
• Littler is currently on a hot streak in darts, winning all six PDC TV majors this year.

Darts Career Stats

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