Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain leads Saudi Arabia
The Washington Post • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:36 AMThe Washington Post — Lamine Yamal, Spain’s teen superstar, makes impact in first World Cup start - The Washington Post
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Spain's Lamine Yamal raises eyebrows with comments after World Cup goal
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal earlier than Messi, Ronaldo
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Spain finds scoring boost as Lamine Yamal delivers World Cup lifeline
- 8:47 PMESPN — Spain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally l...
- 7:58 PMAssociated Press — Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff - AP News
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain run rampant against Saudi Arabia
- 7:04 PMESPN — Yamal nets 1st World Cup goal to fuel Spain rout
"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…
"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...
"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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External links- The Washington PostJun 22, 2026, 3:36 AMLamine Yamal, Spain’s teen superstar, makes impact in first World Cup start - The Washington Post
In the game's first 10 minutes, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal scored in a rout of Saudi Arabia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:11 AMSpain's Lamine Yamal raises eyebrows with comments after World Cup goal
Lamine Yamal and Spain followed up their dud of a World Cup opener with an emphatic performance against Saudi Arabia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 10:41 PMLamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal earlier than Messi, Ronaldo
Spain's Lamine Yamal just did something at a younger age than greats Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo could at the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:13 PMSpain finds scoring boost as Lamine Yamal delivers World Cup lifeline
Teen superstar Lamine Yamal was brilliant in his first World Cup start. Yamal fueled Spain's 4-0 offensive bonanza against Saudi Arabia.
- ESPNJun 21, 2026, 8:47 PMSpain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally l...
After a shaky start to the World Cup, Spain beat Saudi Arabia and finally looked like a top team, thanks to Lamine Yamal.
- Associated PressJun 21, 2026, 7:58 PMLamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff - AP News
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…
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:22 PMLamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain run rampant against Saudi Arabia
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: 18-year-old Lamine Yamal made an instant impact as he scored within 10 minutes of his first World Cup start
- ESPNJun 21, 2026, 7:04 PMYamal nets 1st World Cup goal to fuel Spain rout
Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start at a World Cup to get his first goal on soccer's biggest stage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:00 PMSpain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal nets first World Cup goal as Spain seal first win
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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:55 PMLamine Yamal reacts after first World Cup goal in Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: ‘A dream come true’
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...
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 6:51 PMYamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 5:00 PMLamine Yamal emulates Brazil legend Pele with first World Cup goal for Spain
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal etched his name into footballing history on Sunday, evoking memories of the legendary Pele with a stunning breakthrough goal for Spain against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 F...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:24 PMLamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain take lead over Saudi Arabia
Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal has his first World Cup goal, scoring the opener for Spain against Saudi Arabia on Sunday in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:19 PM📊 Lamine opens scoring and makes World Cup history for Spain
Lamine Yamal has become the first scorer for the Spanish national team at the 2026 World Cup, continuing a tradition that in recent tournaments fell to names such as Raúl, Xabi Alonso, Villa, Diego C...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:11 PMWatch Lamine Yamal score for Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in World Cup Group H match
Watch a replay of Lamine Yamal's goal for Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in a critical Group H 2026 World Cup match.
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