Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
Summary
Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start, helping Spain secure a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, marking a strong tournament start for the European champions.
Key Points
- Lamine Yamal scored in the 10th minute of his first World Cup start, becoming the eighth-youngest scorer in World Cup history.
- Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their tournament opener, bouncing back from a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.
- Yamal, a Barcelona winger and European Championship winner at 16, is viewed as a future global football star.
- Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente praised the young team and expressed confidence in their bright future.
