Lamine Yamal Scores First World Cup Goal Earlier Than Messi, Ronaldo
Summary
Spain's soccer player Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in the match against Saudi Arabia, becoming the youngest to do so, younger than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at their first goals. Spain took a strong lead with a 4-0 score at halftime, improving their chances to advance in the tournament.Key Facts
- Lamine Yamal is 18 years and 343 days old when he scored his first World Cup goal.
- Messi was 14 days older and Ronaldo was more than 21 years older when they scored their first World Cup goals.
- The goal happened 10 minutes into Spain’s second Group H match of the World Cup.
- Mikel Oyarzabal scored two additional goals for Spain in the first half.
- Saudi Arabia’s Hassan Altambakti scored an own goal, adding to Spain’s lead.
- Spain had a scoreless draw in their first match against Cape Verde.
- The 4-0 lead improves Spain’s chances to win Group H and move to the Knockout Round.
- The match highlights the potential emergence of a new young soccer star in the World Cup.
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