New Delhi, June 21 -- Lamine Yamal announced himself on the global stage with his first FIFA World Cup goal to give Spain the lead against Saudi Arabia in Group H at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday. The 18-year-old's strike not only ended La Roja's goalless run but also placed him in elite historical company.

The goal came from a swift Spanish counter. A Saudi Arabia turnover handed possession to Mikel Oyarzabal on the left. The forward drove forward and delivered a low, precise cross into the box. The ball travelled across the six-yard area to the back post, where Lamine Yamal arrived with perfect timing to slide it into the net from close range.

This was Yamal's first World Cup start. He had come on as a substitute in Spain's opening 0-0 dr...