Kha Y Tran Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the first minute, they controlled the match. As a result, they earned three valuable points and improved their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
Moreover, Spain looked far sharper than they did against Cape Verde. At the same time, Saudi Arabia struggled to match Spain’s pace. Because of this, the European side enjoyed one of their best performances of the tournament.
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Lamine Yamal Scores His First World Cup Goal
Spain started with aggressive attacking football. Right away, they pushed Saudi Arabia deep into their own half. As expected, the pressure quickly produced a goal.
In the 11th minute, Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal. Mikel Oyarzabal delivered a perfect pass into the box. Then, Yamal arrived at the far post and finished calmly.
After that, Spain became even more confident. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia struggled to keep possession. As a result, they rarely threatened Spain’s goal.
Oyarzabal Scores Twice Before Halftime
Spain continued to attack without slowing down. In addition, they created chances from both wings.
In the 21st minute, Dani Olmo tested the goalkeeper with a powerful shot. However, the rebound fell to Mikel Oyarzabal. Therefore, he simply tapped the ball into the net.
Only three minutes later, Spain scored again.
This time, Marc Cucurella and Dani Olmo combined well on the left side. Then, the cross found Oyarzabal at the far post. Once again, he finished with confidence to make it 3-0.
As a result, Spain scored three goals before the first-half hydration break.
Spain Add a Fourth Goal
Spain continued to attack after the break. They wanted to finish the game as early as possible.
In the 49th minute, they scored again from a corner. Marc Cucurella hit a strong volley at the far post. The ball then bounced off defender Hassan Al-Tambakti and went into the net for an own goal.
The fourth goal ended any hope of a Saudi comeback.
Spain Stay in Complete Control
With a comfortable lead, coach Luis de la Fuente made several substitutions. He rested key players for the next match.
Yamal, Oyarzabal, Pedri, and Dani Olmo all came off. Ferran Torres, Yeremy Pino, Mikel Merino, Nico Williams, and Fabian Ruiz entered the game.
Even with fresh players, Spain remained in control. They kept the ball well and moved it quickly across the field.
Rodri led the midfield once again. He controlled the tempo and stopped Saudi Arabia from launching counterattacks.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Unai Simon had very little work to do.
Saudi Arabia Have No Answer
Saudi Arabia hoped to defend well and hit Spain on the counterattack. However, that plan did not work.
After conceding the first goal, they struggled to recover. They rarely held possession for long periods. In addition, they created almost no clear chances.
Spain won most of the midfield battles. They also looked stronger, faster, and more organized.
As a result, Saudi Arabia spent most of the match defending inside their own half.
Spain Build Momentum for the Knockout Stage
This victory is a big boost for Spain. It gives them confidence before their final group match.
The team looked balanced in every area. Their attack created many chances. Their midfield controlled possession and their defense stayed calm and organized throughout the game.
Lamine Yamal impressed again with another mature performance. Meanwhile, Mikel Oyarzabal was the star of the match after scoring twice.
If Spain continue to play like this, they will be one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia Match Summary
Final Score: Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group H
Goalscorers:
- 11′ Lamine Yamal
- 21′ Mikel Oyarzabal
- 24′ Mikel Oyarzabal
- 49′ Hassan Al-Tambakti (Own Goal)
Conclusion
Spain delivered a dominant performance to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, while Mikel Oyarzabal added two more before halftime. An own goal early in the second half completed the win. Thanks to this result, Spain are back on track and have taken a major step toward the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia must win their final group match to keep their World Cup dream alive.
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