Spain delivered a one-sided performance against Saudi Arabia in Group H of the 2026 World Cup, taking control from the opening whistle and turning the match into a rout. The game, now in the second half, was all but decided by halftime, with Spain’s superiority clear throughout.
Teen star Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, calmly finishing to stun the Saudi defense. Spain then widened the gap through Mikel Oyarzabal, who produced the standout spell of the first half. The striker scored in the 21st minute and struck again in the 24th, completing a quick brace that made it 3-0.
Saudi Arabia, ranked third in the group, went into the break needing a major turnaround, while Spain, top of the group, could already think about managing players and conserving energy for the rest of the tournament. The live win probability shifted further in Spain’s favor as the match moved into the second half.
Just four minutes after the restart, in the 49th minute, Spain struck again. A fast attacking move caused confusion in the Saudi back line, and defender Hassan Tambakti turned the ball into his own net, extending Spain’s lead to 4-0.
