Lamine Yamal Scores First FIFA World Cup Goal, Joins Pele and Messi in Record Books
Spain's 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in Spain's 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the 2026 tournament in Atlanta. His goal, scored in the 10th-11th minute, made him the second player aged 18 or younger to open scoring in a World Cup match, joining Pele. Yamal's milestone places him alongside legends Lionel Messi and Pele, with Yamal also paying tribute to Messi through his celebration. Spain remains unbeaten in matches Yamal has started.