Yamal: A Dream Come True, I Watched the Last World Cup from School

Spain's young sensation, Lamine Yamal, expressed immense satisfaction following their dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia and his debut World Cup goal, which opened the scoring.

“We weren't ourselves against Cape Verde, but this match was different. My substitution at halftime was due to how the game was unfolding. Ultimately, it played out exactly as we hoped, allowing me to get some rest. This goal is incredibly special to me. I've always dreamed of playing in a World Cup. So, scoring my first goal in the tournament is a dream come true. After all, I watched the previous World Cup from school.”

“I'm also thrilled for Mikel Oyarzabal; he truly deserves the Man of the Match award. Most importantly, I'm happy about the win. Before this tournament, I hadn't played much or stepped onto the pitch for a long time. Now, our focus shifts to the match against Uruguay. Today, we had a clear plan to press the opponent, and that was on everyone's mind. We have a great relationship with Luis de la Fuente. I told him I was ready to play for Spain.”

“Rodri won the Golden Ball, for me Pedri is the best midfielder in the world, and we have players like Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, and Oyarzabal… So, everyone is incredibly talented. If I can contribute in any way, that's why I'm here. We are world-class footballers, and that's why we are considered favorites,” commented the 18-year-old Yamal after the match.