It was another day of the World Cup ’s biggest stars getting on the scoresheet as Mohamed Salah and Lamine Yamal opened their accounts, while Uruguay against Cape Verde was a contender for the best game of the tournament so far.

Lamine Yamal scores on first start to earn first win of World Cup 2026 - La Roja had been held by Cape Verde in opener

Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer’s biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its campaign with the 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday.

The 18-year-old scores his first World Cup goal within 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in sublime display of his skills.

Lamine Yamal has been included in the top ten youngest footballers to score goals in World Cups, the FIFA website reported. In the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the star winger of reigning European champions Spain and Spanish La Liga titleholders Barcelona scored against Saudi Arabia at the age of 18 years and 343 days.

Lamine Yamal scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Spain rebounded from a draw against Cape Verde with a dominant display, featuring a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal.