Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal as Spain took an early lead against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emulating Brazil great Pele by becoming only the second player aged 18 or younger to score the opening goal of a World Cup match. Yamal struck in the 10th minute at 18 years, 343 days, a feat previously achieved only by Pele in 1958 against Wales, according to Yahoo Sports.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente started the Barcelona attacker after a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde, having used him as a substitute while he recovered from an April hamstring injury. Yamal finished a low cross from Mikel Oyarzabal past goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais, and Oyarzabal later scored twice before the 25th minute, with Dani Olmo assisting the second, to put Spain 3-0 up.
WORLD CUP | Lamine Yamal emulates Pele with first World Cup goal for Spain
2026-06-21 17:13:36
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