Spain finally found its scoring touch in Atlanta, routing Saudi Arabia 4-0 behind a sensational first-half spell from Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal that turned a tense Group H rematch of styles into a one-sided afternoon long before the second half even started.
Yamal and Oyarzabal Settle It Before Halftime
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, steering in a low cross from Mikel Oyarzabal to become the second-youngest goalscorer in Spanish World Cup history, behind only Gavi’s strike against Costa Rica in 2022. Oyarzabal then took over himself, scoring twice in the space of three minutes — in the 21st and 24th — to turn a comfortable lead into a rout. Both goalscorers were withdrawn at halftime, their work for the day already done.
Al-Tambakti’s Own Goal Completes a Miserable Night
Saudi Arabia’s afternoon got worse four minutes into the second half when Hassan Al-Tambakti turned a Spanish cross into his own net, making it 4-0 and confirming a result that bore little resemblance to the side that had held Uruguay to a draw in its tournament opener. Spain controlled the rest of the match comfortably, content to manage a lead that had effectively been settled by the 24th minute.
What This Means for Group H
The win was Spain’s first of the tournament after opening with a stunning 0-0 draw against debutants Cape Verde, and it pushes La Roja above the rest of Group H heading into the final round of matches. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, will need a big result elsewhere to keep its knockout hopes alive after taking just one point from its first two games.
FAQ
Who scored for Spain against Saudi Arabia? Lamine Yamal (10′), Mikel Oyarzabal (21′, 24′), and a 49th-minute own goal from Saudi Arabia’s Hassan Al-Tambakti.
Where was the Spain vs. Saudi Arabia match played? The Group H match was played in Atlanta on June 21, 2026, Spain’s second game of the tournament.
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