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Yamal scores early as Spain crush Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
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First reported by N12 · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in overnight World Cup action, with Lamine Yamal scoring early in his first tournament start. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Hassan Tambakti added an own goal and Ferran Torres had a late strike disallowed by VAR.
- 01Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 as the World Cup group stage neared its end.
- 02Lamine Yamal scored in his first World Cup start.
- 03Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice after assisting Yamal's opener.
- 04Hassan Tambakti scored an own goal in the 49th minute.
- 05Ferran Torres had a stoppage-time goal ruled out after VAR review.
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