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Spain’s Yamal Scores First World Cup Goal in 4–0 Win Over Saudi Arabia

Due to the draw against Cape Verde, the win does not automatically advance Spain to the knockout round.
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Spain’s Yamal Scores First World Cup Goal in 4–0 Win Over Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal (19) of Spain competes for the ball against Salem Aldawsari (10) and Ali Lajami (3) of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on June 21, 2026. Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images
T.J. Muscaro
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A sea of red erupted in celebration inside Atlanta stadium as the 18-year-old they deemed to be Spain’s next generational talent scored his first-ever goal in a World Cup match.

Lamine Yamal found the back of the net just 10 minutes into Spain’s June 21 match against Saudi Arabia after rushing deep into the six-yard box and bouncing a fast cross through traffic off his foot and past goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais.

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T.J. Muscaro
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T.J. Muscaro is an award-winning reporter and NASA Correspondent for The Epoch Times, covering the Artemis program, Space Force, and other public and private ambitions within the growing space industry. Based in Tampa, Florida, he also covers stories of extreme weather and disaster relief, as well as various matters of national and international politics.