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Spain's Lamine Yamal Raises Eyebrows With Comments After World Cup Goal

Spain's Lamine Yamal Raises Eyebrows With Comments After World Cup Goal

Summary

Spain’s young soccer player Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in Spain’s 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia during the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup. At 18 years old, Yamal is one of the youngest players to score in a World Cup match and helped Spain take first place in their group.

Key Facts

  • Spain began the 2026 World Cup as strong favorites but drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in their first game.
  • Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old winger from Barcelona, played about 20 minutes in the first match, raising concerns about his fitness.
  • In his first World Cup start, Yamal scored a goal in the 10th minute against Saudi Arabia.
  • Spain won the match 4-0 and leads Group H.
  • Yamal is one of only two players aged 18 or younger to score the opening goal in a men’s World Cup match, alongside Pelé in 1958.
  • Yamal expressed pride in representing Spain and achieving his World Cup dream.
  • Spain will play Uruguay next on June 26.
  • Spain aims to win the men’s World Cup for the first time since 2010.
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