Reporter Emir from Beyaz Futbol (Turkey) captured the moment Yamal had to step off the team bus to search for his missing passport. The 18-year-old searched the locker room and the Konya Buyuksehir Stadium area, but couldn't find the important document.

"Yamal lost his passport. He searched for a long time, went back to the locker room, but still couldn't find it. In the end, Yamal left the stadium without retrieving his passport," Emir said.

Besides this incident, Yamal also became the center of attention on social media because of a video shared by his teammate Nico Williams. In the clip, Williams teases Yamal, who is seen smiling at his phone with a background photo of himself with his girlfriend - Argentinian rapper Nicki Nicole. "Why are you smiling like that? Someone's in love," Williams wrote.

The video refuted rumors that Yamal and Nicole had broken up after only 13 days of publicly announcing their relationship. Their 6-year age gap has garnered media attention. Yamal publicized their relationship on Nicole's 25th birthday on 25/8.

At the Konya Buyuksehir Stadium on 7/9, Spain dominated, controlling 51% of possession and taking 21 shots with 12 on target - compared to Turkey's 11 shots and 2 on target. The visitors scored six goals thanks to a hat-trick from Mikel Merino, a brace from Pedri, and a goal from Ferran Torres.

Despite not scoring, Yamal had a strong performance with eight successful dribbles, four key passes, creating three big chances, and two assists. Sofascore rated him 9.4, equal to Pedri and just behind Merino (9.7).

Yamal (left) celebrates with Mikel Merino during Spain's 6-0 victory over Turkey in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers - European zone on 7/9. _Photo: Supersport_

This was Spain's second-largest away win in a World Cup qualifier, after their 8-0 victory over Liechtenstein in 9/2017. Luis de la Fuente's team leads Group E of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers - European zone with 6 points. Following are Georgia and Turkey with three points each, while Bulgaria has yet to earn any points.

After the victory against Turkey, Yamal returned to Barcelona to prepare for the match against Valencia in round four of La Liga on 14/9. Four days later, Yamal and his teammates will visit Newcastle for the opening match of the 2025-2026 Champions League season.

Hong Duy (_Marca_)