FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal's opener, Oyarzabal's brace power Spain to 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

Spain bounced back emphatically in the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a commanding Group H performance. After a goalless draw in their opening fixture against Cape Verde, the Spanish squad delivered a statement victory, showcasing their tournament credentials.

The match was ignited by 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, who opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a calm finish from close range, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal. This goal marked a significant milestone for Yamal, making him the eighth-youngest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history at 18 years and 343 days old.

Spain's relentless pressure continued to pay dividends. Oyarzabal doubled the lead in the 21st minute, reacting swiftly in the penalty area. Just three minutes later, he struck again, extending Spain's advantage to 3-0 after a clever setup by Dani Olmo. Oyarzabal nearly completed a hat-trick before halftime, but his effort hit the crossbar.

The contest was effectively decided four minutes into the second half when a dangerous cross from Marc Cucurella resulted in an own goal by Saudi defender Hassan Altambakti, making it 4-0. Spain managed the remainder of the match comfortably, with goalkeeper Unai Simon facing minimal threats. Although Ferran Torres had a late goal disallowed by VAR for offside, Spain secured a convincing win that propelled them to the top of Group H with four points from two games.

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The youngster became the eighth-youngest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, scoring at the age of 18 years and 343 days.