Spain’s Lamine Yamal, Egypt and Cape Verde all made history on 21 June 2026. ESPN shared the key facts from the day. Yamal scored in his first World Cup start, Egypt won a World Cup game for the first time, and Cape Verde scored their first World Cup goals.
Key Facts
- Yamal: Scored 10 minutes into Spain’s 4–0 win over Saudi Arabia. ESPN said it was a record for a player that young since Pelé.
- Egypt: Beat New Zealand 3–1, their first ever World Cup win.
- Cape Verde: Drew 2–2 with Uruguay and scored their first World Cup goals.
Yamal Follows Pelé
Lamine Yamal is only 18. He scored early in his first World Cup start. ESPN said no one so young had done what he did since Pelé in 1958. Some posts said it was a knockout game. It was not. It was a group game.
Egypt’s Long Wait Ends
Egypt had played at three World Cups before, but never won a game. They beat New Zealand 3–1. Mohamed Salah, Zico and Trézéguet scored.
Cape Verde’s First Goals
Cape Verde is a small island country off the coast of West Africa. This is their first World Cup. Kevin Pina and Hélio Varela scored in a 2–2 draw with Uruguay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Egypt win a World Cup game before 2026?
No. Their win over New Zealand was their first.
Who scored Cape Verde’s first World Cup goals?
Kevin Pina and Hélio Varela, against Uruguay.
Who did Spain beat?
Saudi Arabia, 4–0.
Conclusion
It was a great day for first-time stories. Young stars and small nations both had something to celebrate.
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