Lamine Yamal Breaks Record as Youngest World Cup Scorer

Lamine Yamal, a winger for Spain, made history by becoming the youngest scorer in FIFA World Cup history during the 2026 tournament. He achieved this milestone by scoring his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia in a match that ended 4-0 in favor of Spain.

Yamal's goal came with an assist from Mikel Oyarzabal, who also scored a brace in the match. At 18 years and 323 days old, Yamal surpassed Lionel Messi, who previously held the record for the youngest scorer at 18 years and 357 days.

This goal positioned Yamal as the eighth youngest scorer in World Cup history, following legendary players such as Pele, who scored at 17 years and 239 days. The list of the top ten youngest World Cup goalscorers includes notable names like Manuel Rosa, Gavi, and Michael Owen, with Yamal now ranked just ahead of Messi.