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Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal for Spain against Saudi Arabia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal for Spain against Saudi Arabia

Summary

Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal for Spain during their match against Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2026. The goal came early in the group stage clash, contributing to Spain's eventual 4-0 victory. At 18 years, 343 days, Yamal became the youngest Spanish player to score at the World Cup, surpassing Lionel Messi's record by two weeks. This match was vital for Spain as they aimed to advance in the tournament following a previous game.

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By the Numbers

•Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal for Spain against Saudi Arabia.
•Spain won the match 4-0, securing a favorable position in their group.
•Yamal scored at 18 years, 343 days old, younger than Messi's record.
•Spain's squad continues to show strong performance in the tournament.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Two weeks: Remarkable Lamine vs Messi stat surfaces after Barcelona star’s first World Cup goal

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A head-turning statistic comparing the World Cup exploits of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and Blaugrana legend Lionel Messi has surfaced late on Sunday.This comes after the former opened his account on...
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