Lamine Yamal made history as the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history during Spain’s 2-1 victory over France, securing their place in the Euro 2024 final.
After Randal Kolo Muani gave France an early lead with a header from Kylian Mbappe’s cross, Yamal equalized spectacularly with a curled strike from outside the box at the age of 16 years and 362 days.
Spain turned the tide swiftly, with Dani Olmo’s shot deflected into the net by France’s Jules Kounde just four minutes later.
Despite a strong second half effort from France, including chances for Aurelien Tchouameni and Mbappe, Spain’s solid defense held firm.
The match saw Mbappe, playing mask-free after an earlier injury, miss a crucial late opportunity to level the score, reflecting his recent struggles.
While Spain has been noted for their attacking prowess in the tournament, their defensive resilience shone through, keeping them on track for a potential fourth European Championship title.
