Spain Crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 to Revive World Cup Campaign

Spain bounced back in emphatic fashion at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta to reignite their Group H campaign after a frustrating goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opener.

Luis de la Fuente's side took control from the opening stages, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal making an instant impact. The Barcelona star opened the scoring in the 10th minute, netting his first-ever World Cup goal and setting the tone for a dominant Spanish display.

Spain doubled their advantage through Mikel Oyarzabal before the Real Sociedad forward added his second of the match just minutes later, giving La Roja a commanding 3-0 lead before halftime.

Any hopes of a Saudi Arabian comeback were ended shortly after the restart when defender Hassan Al Tambakti inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, completing the four-goal rout. Spain continued to dominate possession and created further chances, with a fifth goal eventually ruled out for offside.

The victory lifts Spain to four points in Group H and places them firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stages ahead of a decisive clash with Uruguay. For Saudi Arabia, the defeat leaves their qualification hopes hanging by a thread heading into the final round of group matches.