Yamal Makes History in the World Cup
The Spanish star Lamine Yamal achieved a new historic milestone in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the second player aged 18 or younger to successfully open the scoring in a World Cup match, according to data from the statistics network "Opta."
According to the same source, the only player who preceded him in this achievement was the Brazilian legend Pelé, who scored a goal in the 1958 World Cup against Wales when he was 17 years old. This record remained unbroken for more than six decades before being repeated by Yamal.
This achievement came during Spain's match against Saudi Arabia in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, which ended with the Spanish team winning 4-0. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 11th minute, after which the Spanish team continued to dominate the match.
This new record confirms Lamine Yamal's status as one of the most prominent rising talents in world football, having entered the history books in one of the game's most important tournaments.
According to the same source, the only player who preceded him in this achievement was the Brazilian legend Pelé, who scored a goal in the 1958 World Cup against Wales when he was 17 years old. This record remained unbroken for more than six decades before being repeated by Yamal.
This achievement came during Spain's match against Saudi Arabia in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, which ended with the Spanish team winning 4-0. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 11th minute, after which the Spanish team continued to dominate the match.
This new record confirms Lamine Yamal's status as one of the most prominent rising talents in world football, having entered the history books in one of the game's most important tournaments.
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