Lamine Yamal shines in Spain's World Cup match against Saudi Arabia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal during his first start, helping Spain to a strong performance in a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2026. The 18-year-old's presence transformed the match, as he displayed confidence and skill that invigorated the Spanish attack. Following an earlier limited appearance against Cape Verde, Yamal's impact was felt immediately, both on and off the pitch, as fans cheered his name throughout. Mikel Oyarzabal also contributed significantly, scoring twice and assisting another goal in Spain's opening match of the tournament.
- •Yamal opened the scoring with a goal in Spain's match against Saudi Arabia.
- •Spain won the match 4-0, showcasing a dominant performance.
- •Oyarzabal had two goals and one assist in the game.
- •Yamal is regarded as a rising star for the national team.
- •The match indicates Spain's strong start in the World Cup.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
- 7:27 PMBBC Sport — Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
"Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
"Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:27 PMYamal shows why this could be his World Cup
Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 7:27 PMLamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
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