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Lamine Yamal shines in World Cup debut as Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Lamine Yamal shines in World Cup debut as Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0

Summary

Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup appearance by scoring in the opening minutes as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on June 21, 2026. The Barcelona winger's performance helped Spain recover from a goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opening match. Wayne Rooney, commenting on Yamal's play for the BBC, expressed admiration for the 18-year-old's football intelligence and impact on the team's confidence. As Spain continues its World Cup campaign, Yamal is highlighted as a key player in their pursuit of the tournament title.

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By the Numbers

•Lamine Yamal scores early in World Cup match against Saudi Arabia.
•Spain wins 4-0, bouncing back from a disappointing draw with Cape Verde.
•Wayne Rooney praises Yamal's intelligence and confidence-giving presence.
•Yamal previously won the European Championship with Spain at age 16.
•Spain aims for a strong World Cup run led by Yamal's performance.

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7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man United legend Rooney in awe of Lamine Yamal: ‘I love him, he makes me smile’

What they're saying

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Lamine Yamal needed just 45 minutes in his first-ever World Cup appearance to remind the football world why he is regarded as one of the game’s brightest stars.The Barcelona winger opened the scorin...
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