Spain secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup by beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H. Multiple outlets report that Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal, with Spain’s dominance beginning early in the match. BBC and others describe Yamal’s finish as coming in his first start of the tournament, and several sources add that it is his first World Cup goal. Spain’s attack is driven further by Mikel Oyarzabal, who is credited in several reports with scoring twice—one of them after creating the early breakthrough—and also providing the assist for Yamal’s opener. Outlets agree the game quickly becomes one-sided, with Saudi Arabia struggling to contain Spain’s pressing and control. The second half maintains the same momentum, and the fourth goal is described as an own goal following a goalmouth incident involving Marc Cucurella’s volley and Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais. The result puts Spain in a strong position to reach the Round of 32, while Saudi Arabia must respond in its next group match.
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup Group H as Yamal scores debut goal
Spain secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup by beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H. Multiple outlets report that Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal, with Spain’s dominance beginning early in...
- Spain defeats Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a Group H match of the 2026 World Cup.
- Lamine Yamal scores Spain’s opening goal and nets his first World Cup goal.
- Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice and is involved in the build-up to Yamal’s opener.
- Saudi Arabia struggles throughout the match under Spain’s early pressure and game control.
- Spain’s fourth goal is credited as an own goal after a rebound involving Saudi’s goalkeeper and a Spain shot.
ATLANTA, United States — Lamine Yamal’s return sparked Spain’s World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta. Making his first start in two months after a hamstring injury, Yamal ended La Roja’s long wait for a World Cup goal just 10 minutes in. Mikel Oyarzabal then struck twice to put Luis de la Fuente’s men 3-0 up inside 24 minutes. READ: World Cup: Spain held to a draw by tiny Cape Verde De la Fuente’s careful management of Yamal’s minutes continued as the Barcelona superstar was replaced at half-time before Hassan […]...Keep on reading: World Cup: Spain routs Saudi Arabia with Yamal scoring on injury return
7 hours agoSpain reignited their World Cup campaign after a 4-0 victory featuring Lamine Yamal’s strike, Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace and Hassan al-Tambakti‘s own goal.
9 hours agoSpain's Lamine Yamal prepares to kick the ball during their match against Saudi Arabia this morning. Photo: Getty Images Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H, where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente's side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener.
10 hours agoAfter scoring his first career World Cup goal in a 4-0 win for Spain over Saudi Arabia, Lamine Yamal said it was "a dream come true.”
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11 hours agoYamal ghosted in at the back post to tuck away Mikel Oyarzabal's low cross.
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