Spain defeats Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup 2026 match

Spain Secures 4-0 Win Over Saudi Arabia in Group H Match

In a dominant performance, Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their Group H match at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday. The win marked a significant turnaround for the European champions, who had struggled to find their footing in their opening game.

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Mikel Oyarzabal followed up with two goals in quick succession. Luis de la Fuente’s side found their rhythm after an underwhelming World Cup opener, with Spain having the game wrapped up by half-time.

An own goal shortly after the interval failed to reopen the floodgates, as Spain made changes and rested their scorers. The team celebrated a significant victory, with Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal in the process.

Yamal’s performance was notable, as he had only played in limited capacity in recent matches. He sparked life into the team, twisting and turning his marker before playing a teasing cross that was cleared by Abdulelah Al-Amri.

The win marked Spain’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, advancing them to four points in the standings. Saudi Arabia remains on one point after two games each. The other teams in the group, Cape Verde and Uruguay, will meet later on Sunday in Miami.

Mikel Oyarzabal expressed his happiness with the win, stating that it was not about proving himself individually but rather about the team’s success. Lamine Yamal described scoring in a World Cup as a “dream come true,” having watched the previous tournament from school and now experiencing it with his family in attendance.

Source: Al Jazeera