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Spain takes the first step towards the knockout phase with a convincing win over Saudi Arabia
Teams 22 juni 2026

Spain takes the first step towards the knockout phase with a convincing win over Saudi Arabia

Spain have made a convincing start to the 2026 World Cup by beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their first group match. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early, immediately crowning his first starting spot at a World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal was also accurate for the Spanish team, which with this victory creates a strong starting position for the rest of the tournament.

In Spain's first group match at the 2026 World Cup, the team of national coach Luis de la Fuente did not leave a stone unturned by Saudi Arabia. Spain immediately started the match strongly: top talent Lamine Yamal opened the score after ten minutes, immediately making his mark on the global stage. For Yamal it was his first starting position during a World Cup, which he immediately crowned with a goal.

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Not much later, Mikel Oyarzabal doubled Spain's lead. With a solid and attacking game image, La Roja continued to dominate, meaning that Saudi Arabia hardly had any chances. Spain then continued the trend and further expanded their lead, which ultimately resulted in a big 4-0 victory.

With this result, the Spanish selection shows that it is ready for the further course of group H. With three points in its pocket, the team takes a first, important step towards qualifying for the knockout phase of the world championship.

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