Spain Dominate Saudi Arabia in Group H Clash
Spain secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match on June 21, 2026, in Atlanta. The win came after Spain were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their opening fixture, putting their campaign back on track.
Teen sensation Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, calmly converting from close range after being set up by Mikel Oyarzabal. According to Opta, Yamal became the eighth-youngest goalscorer in World Cup history at 18 years and 343 days. Oyarzabal then scored twice in quick succession, netting in the 21st and 24th minutes, with Dani Olmo providing the assist for the second goal. An own goal by Saudi defender Hassan Altambakti in the 49th minute, from a Marc Cucurella cross, sealed the comprehensive victory.
Spain's Response After Opening Draw
Spain controlled the match from the start, dominating possession and pinning Saudi Arabia deep in their own half. Oyarzabal nearly completed a hat-trick before halftime but hit the crossbar. In the second half, Spain managed the game comfortably, making substitutions to rest key players. Goalkeeper Unai Simon had little to do as Saudi Arabia rarely threatened.
Ferran Torres thought he had added a fifth goal in stoppage time, but VAR ruled it out for offside. The win moved Spain to the top of Group H with four points, while Uruguay are second, Saudi Arabia third, and Cape Verde fourth.
