Lamine Yamal Shines with Historic Goal for Spain at World Cup 2026
June 23, 2026 · José Morales
Lamine Yamal scores the first goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the second-youngest scorer for the national team in World Cup history.
Lamine Yamal has marked his name in World Cup history as the first scorer for Spain in the 2026 tournament. Continuing a proud tradition among illustrious players like Raúl, Xabi Alonso, and David Villa, Yamal's goal signifies his burgeoning stature in the football world. At just 18 years and 343 days old, the Barcelona starlet is the second-youngest player to score for Spain in a World Cup, only surpassed by his former academy mate Gavi, who achieved the feat at 18 years and 110 days during Qatar 2022. Both players honed their skills at Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. Yamal's impressive performance cements his role as a pivotal figure in Spain's attacking line-up, as the team enters the tournament as strong contenders. His early success on the world stage highlights his potential to become a defining player of his generation.
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