Yamal Scores First World Cup Goal as Spain Bounce Back with Thumping Win over Saudi Arabia
The 18-year-old Barcelona winger scored in the 10th minute of his first World Cup start, becoming one of the youngest to do so.
- On Sunday, 18-year-old Spanish forward Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in the 10th minute during a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone early in his international career.
- At 18 years and 323 days old, Yamal became the second-youngest player to score in World Cup history, trailing only Brazilian star Pelé, who set the record at 17 years and 8 months in 1958.
- Despite concerns regarding a left hamstring injury since April, Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente included Yamal in his 26-man roster, and the forward proved his fitness before the June 15 tournament opener.
- La Roja earns crucial points in Group H following the victory, with the Spanish national team set to face Uruguay on the 26th at Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico to conclude the group stage.
- Following his debut at the European Championships at 16, Yamal continues establishing himself as a top international prospect; his potential is described as limitless as he performs for Barcelona.
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Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain bounce back with thumping win over Saudi Arabia
The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and kick-start their World Cup campaign. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to get his maiden goal.
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