At 18 years and 110 days, Gavi became the youngest World Cup goalscorer since Pelé in 1958.
Spain’s opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium was a historic display of technical dominance, resulting in a record-breaking over Costa Rica. The match was defined by "Tiki-Taka" perfection, with Spain maintaining 82% possession and completing over 1,000 passes . Match Overview and Key Moments
Dani Olmo opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a clever chip, marking Spain’s 100th World Cup goal. Marco Asensio doubled the lead 10 minutes later, followed by a Ferran Torres penalty in the 31st minute after Jordi Alba was fouled.
Watch the clinical finishing and technical mastery from La Roja's historic performance:
Spain refused to slow down. Ferran Torres added his second in the 54th minute. In the 74th minute, Gavi made history with a sublime outside-of-the-boot volley. Late substitutes Carlos Soler (90') and Alvaro Morata (92') provided the final gloss to the scoreline. Historic Records Set
At 18 years and 110 days, Gavi became the youngest World Cup goalscorer since Pelé in 1958.
Spain’s opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium was a historic display of technical dominance, resulting in a record-breaking over Costa Rica. The match was defined by "Tiki-Taka" perfection, with Spain maintaining 82% possession and completing over 1,000 passes . Match Overview and Key Moments ESP vs CRC - Full Match - TSN.mp4.mp4
Dani Olmo opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a clever chip, marking Spain’s 100th World Cup goal. Marco Asensio doubled the lead 10 minutes later, followed by a Ferran Torres penalty in the 31st minute after Jordi Alba was fouled. At 18 years and 110 days, Gavi became
Watch the clinical finishing and technical mastery from La Roja's historic performance: Match Overview and Key Moments Dani Olmo opened
Spain refused to slow down. Ferran Torres added his second in the 54th minute. In the 74th minute, Gavi made history with a sublime outside-of-the-boot volley. Late substitutes Carlos Soler (90') and Alvaro Morata (92') provided the final gloss to the scoreline. Historic Records Set