Lamine Yamal lights up La Roja: a first goal in the World Cup for

Lamine Yamal continues to write history. At only 18 years old, the jewel of FC Barcelona burst onto the screen for his very first World Cup match with Spain, this Tuesday, against Saudi Arabia. Lined up from the outset by Luis de la Fuente, the young winger was quick to show the extent of his talent: from the 10th minute, he found the opener and launched La Roja on an ideal basis.

The match, long awaited by Spanish supporters after a frustrating draw against Cape Verde on the first day, turned into a demonstration. Guided by the newfound energy of Yamal and the efficiency of Mikel Oyarzabal (double scorer in the first period), the Spanish team quickly took a clear advantage. In the second half, Marc Cucurella, who had just arrived at Real Madrid, also scored his goal to complete the big victory (4-0).

Lamine Yamal thus joins the very closed circle of players who scored in the World Cup before the age of 18, making a sensational entry into the history of the tournament. At the end of the match, the Barcelonan did not hide his emotion: “Participating in a World Cup is a dream that I have cherished for years. To score in my first match is incredible. » He also admits to having followed the previous edition… from his classroom!

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This match contrasts sharply with the inaugural opposition against Cape Verde, where La Roja disappointed and where Yamal was only entitled to a few minutes at the end of the match. The Spanish group, stung, reacted with authority. Yamal, who spoke with his coach before the match, confided: “I was ready and impatient to prove that we can aim high. »

Replaced at the break, the winger did not seem upset: “The match was well underway, the coach wanted to keep things moving, that’s normal. I am especially happy with the victory and the collective. » Yamal did not fail to praise Oyarzabal, named man of the match thanks to his two goals and an assist, while the rest of the Spanish collective – Rodri, Pedri, Nico Williams and even Dani Olmo – showed why La Roja are favorites for the rest of the competition.

Next step, Spain will have to confirm against Uruguay. With Yamal in such good shape, Luis de la Fuente's team calmly continues its journey in this 2026 World Cup, driven by an exciting mix of youth and experience.