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Lamine Yamal marked on Sunday a major milestone in his career at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as he scored his first-ever World Cup goal, becoming the first Barcelona player to score at this tournament.
Lamine Yamal delivered a strong World Cup performance as he opened the scoring in the 10th minute against Saudi Arabia to register his first-ever goal in the tournament, while also becoming the first FC Barcelona player to score at the 2026 World Cup. The 18-year-old player also etched his name into World Cup history by becoming the eighth-youngest player ever to score in the competition, adding another milestone to his emerging international career.
The FC Barcelona forward becomes the first player from the club to score at this edition of the World Cup, reinforcing his growing influence and important position among Spain’s players on the international stage.
Spain produces an assertive overall performance, defeating Saudi Arabia with a 4-0 victory to gain three points. This result confirms what many already believed — Spain are among the top contenders to win the World Cup.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has warned fans against comparing Yamal with football’s all-time greats, insisting that Yamal must be allowed to develop without excessive pressure.
“[I dedicate the goal] to my mother, my girlfriend, to my friends and everyone back at home in Mataró,” Yamal told DAZN after La Roja’s victory.
At only 18, the Barcelona phenomenon continues his rapid rise, with each appearance strengthening his role within Spain’s attacking squad and his reputation as one of football’s players with the brightest professional future.
Already a La Liga champion and now a World Cup scorer, Yamal’s rising career will develop as Spain’s ambitions extend far beyond the group stage and toward winning the title.
Lamine Yamal has already ensured that his name will be remembered as one of the early protagonists of the 2026 tournament.
