Countless players have made the World Cup stage their very own; some in the very infancy of their career.
There are few better ways to announce yourself than grabbing a goal at football's most prestigious international tournament and these players have delivered for their nation at the earliest opportunity.
The likes of Michael Owen and Lamine Yamal got their respective careers off to flying starts at the World Cup, both netting shortly after turning 18.
Although Owen's first goal at the 1998 World Cup is what earns him a spot on this list, it's is stunning run and strike against Argentina that will stick in the minds of England fans forever.
Arguably the greatest player of all-time, Lionel Messi also made a barnstorming start to his international career.
Just eight days shy of his 19th birthday, Messi only needed 13 minutes to open his World Cup account against Serbia and Montenegro.
Youngest scorers at the World Cup since 1998
- Gavi
- Ibrahim Mbaye
- Michael Owen
- Dmitriy Sychev
- Kerim Alajbegovic
- Lamine Yamal
- Lionel Messi
- Julian Green
- Divock Origi
- Jude Bellingham
