‘No Fear of Mbappé’: Spain’s Pau Cubarsí Ready for World Cup Semi-Final
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí says he holds no fear ahead of Spain’s semi-final clash with France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas. The 19-year-old centre-back backed Spain’s rock-solid defence against Kylian Mbappé’s lethal attack. Speaking before the July 14 fixture, Cubarsí praised Mbappé’s quality but expressed confidence in Spain’s collective focus. “Mbappé? I am not scared. No fear,” he said. He also compared the level of alertness needed to contain Mbappé to guarding Lamine Yamal. This semi-final pits the tournament’s top scorer against the competition’s tightest back line. Mbappé has eight goals in six matches, while Spain have conceded just once. Cubarsí has played every minute, setting a new record for an under-20 player at a men’s World Cup.
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