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Yamal scores as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
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First reported by Walla · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup play, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring in his first start and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. Elsewhere, New Zealand defeated Egypt 3-1, Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran, and Helio Varela scored a historic goal.
- 01Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 behind Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal.
- 02Yamal scored within 10 minutes in his first World Cup start.
- 03Oyarzabal scored twice in the 21st and 24th minutes, both assisted by Yamal.
- 04Hassan Tambakti added an own goal, and Fran Torres had a late goal disallowed by VAR.
- 05The other reported results were New Zealand 3-1 Egypt and Belgium 0-0 Iran.
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