Robert Lewandowski acknowledged that Lamine Yamal did not perform at his absolute best during Spain's FIFA World Cup victory, attributing it to an eight-week layoff due to a hamstring injury. Yamal's participation was managed initially, but he still contributed significantly, completing the most dribbles in the tournament.

Lewandowski, who was Yamal's teammate at Barcelona, expressed that Yamal's peak performance was seen two seasons prior. He emphasized the difficulty of returning to top form in a World Cup after an extended injury period, highlighting the positive interplay between Yamal and the Spanish squad.

Having spent considerable time with Spanish players at Barcelona, Lewandowski rooted for Spain in the final against Argentina. He also discussed his recent move to Chicago Fire FC in MLS, citing a desire for a new continent after leaving Barcelona and expressing satisfaction with his initial experiences in Chicago.