World Cup: Spain's 18-year-old prodigy Yamal scores, breaks 68-year record

Spain's highly anticipated World Cup campaign saw a significant boost from 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal, who netted his first career World Cup goal to break the team's scoring drought. The young forward's strike in the 10th minute against Saudi Arabia put Spain ahead, marking a historic moment.

Yamal's goal not only opened Spain's account in the tournament but also etched his name in the record books. He became the second player under 18 to score the opening goal of a World Cup match, a feat previously achieved only by the legendary Pelé in 1958. This achievement comes after Spain endured a 294-minute goalless streak in the World Cup, their longest in history.

Further bolstering Spain's performance, Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals before halftime, securing a commanding 3-0 lead. Both Yamal and Oyarzabal were substituted in the second half, with coach Luis de la Fuente opting to rest them. Spain's victory was also notable for setting a new team record, becoming the first nation to have two different players under 18 score in separate World Cup tournaments.