Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain leads Saudi Arabia

The Washington Post3 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:24 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain leads Saudi Arabia
Summary

Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal for Spain in their World Cup match against Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2026, in Atlanta. Mikel Oyarzabal assisted the goal, marking Spain's first score of the tournament. Yamal, at 18 years and 343 days, becomes the second-youngest player to score for Spain in World Cup history, following Gavi. This goal establishes Yamal's pivotal role for the Spanish national team, a contender in the tournament following their previous match's loss.

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By the Numbers
  • Yamal scored after an assist from Oyarzabal.
  • Spain is competing in the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta.
  • The goal is Spain's first of the tournament.
  • Yamal is the second-youngest scorer for Spain at a World Cup.
  • Spain aims to bounce back after losing to Cabo Verde.
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  • 3:36 AMThe Washington PostLamine Yamal, Spain’s teen superstar, makes impact in first World Cup start - The Washington Post
  • 3:11 AMYahoo SportsSpain's Lamine Yamal raises eyebrows with comments after World Cup goal
  • 10:41 PMYahoo SportsLamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal earlier than Messi, Ronaldo
  • 9:13 PMYahoo SportsSpain finds scoring boost as Lamine Yamal delivers World Cup lifeline
  • 8:47 PMESPNSpain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally l...
  • 7:58 PMAssociated PressLamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff - AP News
  • 7:22 PMYahoo SportsLamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain run rampant against Saudi Arabia
  • 7:04 PMESPNYamal nets 1st World Cup goal to fuel Spain rout
What they're saying
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Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer’s biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its campaign with the 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia. The 18-year-old forwa…

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Standings provided by SofascoreSpain picked up their first win of the 2026 World Cup today, beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H.Lamine Yamal opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, before a brace fr...

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FC Barcelona rising superstar Lamine Yamal made his World Cup debut today when he started for the Spain national team against Saudi Arabia.And, the 18-year-old winger made immediate impact, breaking t...

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