“Lamine Yamal did not wait long to make his mark on his first World Cup start. The 18-year-old Barcelona attacker sparked a riotous performance from Spain against Saudi Arabia, scoring after 10 minutes to set his team on their way to a 4-0 victory which all but confirmed their place in the last 32. It was the perfect antidote for Spain, whose status as pre-tournament favourites had been dented by the 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opening game. Yamal was only able to make a cameo appearance in that match as he recovered from injury: he was fit to start here, and it transformed his team. …”
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YouTube: Spain vs Saudi Arabia Extended Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup