Spain’s young soccer star Lamin Yamal made headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup not only for his impressive performance but also for an emotional moment.
18-year-old Lamine Yamal played a key role in Spain’s 0-4 win over Saudi Arabia in the group stage match.
He scored a goal in the 10th minute of the match and gave his team a quick lead.
Lamin Yamal immediately after scoring a goal, knelt and prostrated on the field.
Lamine Yamal bows after scoring his first World Cup goal. pic.twitter.com/IfYOTymJPW
— • (@Alhamdhulillaah) June 21, 2026
His heart shape became the center of attention of the fans in the stadium as well as social media users.
Videos and pictures of the match quickly went viral on various platforms where fans appreciated the young player’s grateful and humble spirit.
Many users described it as one of the memorable moments of the tournament.
Lamine Yamal celebrated his first World Cup goal at that time #SpainHe won 4-0 #Saudi Arabia prostrated in the Muslim prayer#FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/Y1Z7VQCDGz
– The National (@TheNationalNews) June 22, 2026
