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Spain crushes Saudi Arabia 4-0 in 2026 World Cup
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Spain crushes Saudi Arabia 4-0 in 2026 World Cup

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in the 2026 World Cup, securing a provisional lead in Group H.
  • Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two more and an own goal completing the tally.
  • Spain now looks ahead to their final group match against Uruguay on June 26.

Spain bounced back in the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. The win propelled the Spanish team to the provisional top of Group H with four points, regaining momentum after their previous match.

Young talent Lamine Yamal opened the scoring, marking his first goal in a World Cup tournament. Mikel Oyarzabal extended Spain's lead with two consecutive goals, showcasing his clinical finishing. The rout was completed early in the second half with an own goal from Saudi Arabia's Hassan Altambakti, sealing a comprehensive win for the Spanish side.

This decisive victory represents a significant step towards qualification for the knockout stages. Spain's performance demonstrated a clear superiority over their opponents, highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity.

With this result, Spain now shifts its focus to the crucial final group stage match against Uruguay. The game is scheduled for June 26 in Guadalajara, where Spain will aim to secure their progression in the tournament.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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