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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