Spain's five youngest goalscorers in FIFA World Cup history
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La Roja won the 2010 edition of the mega competition.
The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to produce impressive matchups between top nations from around the world. This year, the flagship tournament is taking place in Mexico, Canada and the USA.
In every other edition of the World Cup, players are looking to give their all for their countries to come up with their best performances. Only a few of them manage to shine on the grandest stage of them all.
The Spanish national football team is one such national team that has produced some amazing talents over the years. They are one of the favourites alongside France and England to win the prestigious title this year. La Roja have only been able to secure the World Cup crown once and that too after their triumph in 2010. They will now be looking to do it once again. After starting their campaign against Cape Verde with a draw, Spain secured a dominant win against Saudi Arabia.
Talking about the generational talent, Lamine Yamal has become one of the youngest players (18y 343d) to score a goal for his national team at the FIFA World Cup.
Youngest goalscorers for Spain in the history of World Cup
| Rank | Player | Opponent | World Cup Edition | Age When Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavi | Costa Rica | 2022 | 18 years, 110 days |
| 2 | Lamine Yamal | Saudi Arabia | 2026 | 18 years, 346 days* |
| 3 | Raúl González | Nigeria | 1998 | 21 years, 336 days |
| 4 | Ferran Torres | Costa Rica | 2022 | 22 years, 286 days |
| 5 | Dani Olmo | Costa Rica | 2022 | 24 years, 207 days |
1. Gavi
Gavi remains the youngest goalscorer for the Spain national football team at the FIFA World Cup. During the 2022 edition, he scored his first and only World Cup goal for Spain in their 7-0 victory against Costa Rica in Qatar. He was just 18 years and 110 days old when he scored his first-ever goal at the grandest stage of them all. This is a big achievement. Since then, he has continued to play an important role for his club FC Barcelona and La Roja.
2. Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal has now become the second-youngest star for the Spain national football team to score a goal at the FIFA World Cup. At 18 years and 343 days, he scored a goal against Saudi Arabia during the 2026 edition of the flagship tournament. The right-winger has emerged as one of the brightest talents from the country. Yamal has now scored seven goals and has 12 assists in just 27 games for his nation.
Who is the youngest goalscorer for Spain in FIFA World Cup?
Gavi remains the youngest goalscorer at 18 years and 110 days.
Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream in India?
Fans will be able to view all the games live on the Zee5 app and website.
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Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.