Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal Shines as Spain Dominate Group H | Matchday 2

Spain looked like world champions on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. After a frustrating 0-0 draw against Cape Verde in their opener, La Roja responded with a crushing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia that announced this team's intentions to anyone watching.

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute — the teenager who lit up Euro 2024 showing once again why he is considered one of the best players on the planet. Mikel Oyarzabal then scored twice in three minutes (21', 24') to complete a devastating 25-minute spell that ended Saudi Arabia as a contest. An own goal completed the rout.

Match Summary

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | June 21, 2026 Group H, Matchday 2

Goals:

• Lamine Yamal 10' (Spain)
• Mikel Oyarzabal 21', 24' (Spain)
• Own Goal (Saudi Arabia)

How It Happened

Spain came out with a point to prove after their opening draw with Cape Verde. From the first minute, they pressed high and forced Saudi Arabia onto the back foot.

Lamine Yamal — who turned 18 during Euro 2024 and is somehow even better now — opened the scoring with a movement and finish that made it look effortless. The Barcelona forward is playing with a freedom and confidence that suggests this is his tournament.

What followed was a stunning three-minute spell. Mikel Oyarzabal — the Real Sociedad forward who has become one of Spain's most reliable big-game performers — scored in the 21st minute, then scored again in the 24th. Spain 3-0 Saudi Arabia with barely a quarter of the game played.

The own goal added a final humiliation to what became a completely one-sided contest.

Context: Cape Verde Draw Changes the Story

Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde on June 15 caused genuine concern. Cape Verde — ranked 69th in the world — held the Euro 2024 champions and FIFA's #2 ranked team to a goalless draw in what felt like a World Cup upset. Spain had 70% possession and failed to score.

The Saudi Arabia performance answered those questions emphatically. Spain's quality was never in doubt. The Cape Verde draw was a wake-up call. They woke up.

Group H Standings After Matchday 2

Uruguay vs Cape Verde (June 21) not yet played — Group H standings to be updated

Spain lead Group H with 4 points and are on course to top the group. The final matchday on June 26 — when Spain face Uruguay and Saudi Arabia face Cape Verde — will determine the final standings.

Lamine Yamal — the Youngest Star at This World Cup

Lamine Yamal is 18 years old and is being discussed alongside the tournament's best players. His goal against Saudi Arabia was the kind of composed, clinical finish that marked Messi at his peak. Spain have built their team around him without making him carry it — there is a support structure of experienced players (Pedri, Rodri, Oyarzabal, Carvajal) that gives him freedom.

If Spain go deep into this tournament, Yamal will be the reason.

How to Watch Spain at World Cup 2026

Spain's matches are broadcast in Spain on TVE (free) and RTVE Play online. Outside Spain, find your official broadcaster on our country streaming guide.

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia. Yamal. Oyarzabal. La Roja have woken up. Follow Spain's remaining Group H fixtures and live scores on Kickoff26.