Spain Dominates Saudi Arabia 4-0 to Get World Cup Campaign Back on Track

Spain bounced back from a goalless draw against Cape Verde, decisively beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their second match of the 2026 World Cup. The victory in Atlanta puts Spain on a strong path toward the knockout stages. Forward Mikel Oyarzabal was instrumental, scoring a brace and providing an assist in the first half. Lamine Yamal, making his first World Cup start, opened the scoring for Spain.

During the second half, Spain extended their lead. Marc Cucurella's shot, after deflections, resulted in the fourth goal against Saudi Arabia, which was also the eighth own goal of the tournament. This win ended a winless streak for Spain in the World Cup, following their dominant 7-0 victory over Costa Rica in 2022 and subsequent draws.

Oyarzabal's performance was a significant turnaround from his previous match. He played a key role in the opening goal, assisting Yamal, and then added two goals of his own. His first goal came after being put through by a defender, and his second was a tap-in following a play involving the fullbacks Pedro Porro and Cucurella.

Coach Luis de la Fuente substituted key players like Yamal and Oyarzabal at halftime to manage their energy, bringing on Yéremy Pino and Ferran Torres. Further substitutions saw Olmo, Alex Baena, and Pedri also leave the field, with Nico Williams, Mikel Merino, and Fabián Ruiz entering the game. While Spain scored four goals against Saudi Arabia, the scoring pace slowed in the second half.

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Super Mik Oyarzabal Mikel Oyarzabal in his EURO career: 13 apps, 2 goals, 1 assist Mikel Oyarzabal in his #FIFAWorldCup career: 2 apps, 2 goals, 1 assist And he's done it all before the first-half hydration break against Saudi Arabia