Spain national team crushes Saudi Arabia in 2026 World Cup match
The Spain national team achieved a confident victory over the Saudi Arabia team in the second round of the group stage at the World Cup. The match ended 4:0 in favor of the Spaniards, allowing them to take first place in Group H at least until the end of the game between Uruguay and Cape Verde.
The score in the match was opened in the 10th minute thanks to a precise strike by Lamine Yamal. This goal allowed the winger to set a historic record — he became the youngest footballer to have scored in both the European Championships and the World Cups.
The main hero of the opening segment was Mikel Oyarzabal, who in 24 minutes of playing time recorded two goals (in the 21st and 24th minutes) and one assist. In the 49th minute, the European team's advantage increased to four goals due to an own goal by Saudi defender Hassan Al-Tambakti. At the very end of the match, in the 90+2 minute, Ferran Torres scored another goal, but the goal was canceled after VAR intervention. At the end of the game, the Spaniards' advantage was also reflected in the expected goals (xG) statistics — 2.79 against 0.13 for Saudi Arabia.
