Lamine Yamal: Spain's 4-0 Victory, Happy with My First Goals
The Spanish national team star Lamine Yamal appeared in a press statement following the 4-0 victory over the Saudi team in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
The player said in his statement: "The draw against Cape Verde in the first round? We weren't at our best; that match was different. Drawing in a match you know you should win because you're representing Spain is frustrating."
He added about his substitution: "It depends on the match. In the end, things went as we wanted; having a 3-0 lead was an advantage that gave me the opportunity to rest, and it went perfectly."
He continued: "Did La Fuente say at the press conference that you were angry? Yes, that's natural. We all wanted to win and reach this match, and now everyone is very happy."
He concluded about scoring his first goals in the World Cup: "It's very special. I've always dreamed of playing in the World Cup, and scoring a goal in the first match is a dream come true. I watched the previous World Cup while I was in class."
The player said in his statement: "The draw against Cape Verde in the first round? We weren't at our best; that match was different. Drawing in a match you know you should win because you're representing Spain is frustrating."
He added about his substitution: "It depends on the match. In the end, things went as we wanted; having a 3-0 lead was an advantage that gave me the opportunity to rest, and it went perfectly."
He continued: "Did La Fuente say at the press conference that you were angry? Yes, that's natural. We all wanted to win and reach this match, and now everyone is very happy."
He concluded about scoring his first goals in the World Cup: "It's very special. I've always dreamed of playing in the World Cup, and scoring a goal in the first match is a dream come true. I watched the previous World Cup while I was in class."