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Yamal scores, becomes eighth-youngest, Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia

6/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lamine Yamal scored in 10th minute, becoming the eighth-youngest World Cup scorer while Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Coach Luis de la Fuente started Yamal despite a hamstring injury, limited him to the half and substituted him after Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals.
The win lifted Spain to four points, improving on the 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and moving the team near the group top.

History

Historical Context

At the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, 17-year-old Pelé scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 win over the hosts, finishing with six goals in four matches and becoming the tournament’s youngest scorer. A century later, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal opened Spain’s victory over Saudi Arabia, echoing Pelé’s teenage breakthrough and reinforcing Spain’s shift toward prodigy-driven squads.

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Story summary

Lamine Yamal scored in 10th minute, becoming the eighth-youngest World Cup scorer while Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Coach Luis de la Fuente started Yamal despite a hamstring injury, limited him to the half and substituted him after Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals.
The win lifted Spain to four points, improving on the 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and moving the team near the group top.

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