Lamine Yamal scores for Spain in World Cup match against Saudi Arabia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the 10th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. This historic goal ended Spain's 299-minute World Cup scoring drought, marking Yamal as the second player under 18 to score first in a World Cup match since Pelé in 1958. Following the goal, Yamal performed a sujood in celebration, highlighting his cultural and religious identity, which has generated significant attention. The match between Spain and Saudi Arabia is currently ongoing.
- •Lamine Yamal scored Spain's first goal in the 10th minute.
- •The goal ended a 299-minute scoring drought for Spain.
- •Yamal is the second player under 18 to score first in a World Cup match.
- •He celebrated with a sujood, emphasizing his religious beliefs.
- •Spain is looking to recover from their previous goalless match.
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