Spain Dominates Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Second Group Stage Match
June 21, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Spain secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their second World Cup group stage match, powered by a dominant first-half performance.
Spain continued their World Cup campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia, showcasing their attacking prowess from the outset. The European giants controlled possession with 66% and overwhelmed their opponents with 21 total shots compared to Saudi Arabia's 3. This comprehensive victory followed their opening draw against Cape Verde Islands.
The floodgates opened early for Spain. Lamine Yamal scored in the 10th minute from an M. Oyarzabal assist, quickly followed by two goals from M. Oyarzabal himself in the 21st and 24th minutes, assisted by A. Laporte and D. Olmo respectively. The first half concluded with a 3-0 lead for Spain, effectively ending the contest. Saudi Arabia's struggles were compounded by a yellow card for S. Al Dawsari in the 30th minute.
The second half saw Spain maintain their intensity, despite making multiple substitutions. An unfortunate own goal from H. Tambakti in the 49th minute extended Spain's lead to 4-0. Saudi Arabia received another yellow card in the 60th minute for M. Kanno, highlighting their frustration. While Ferran Torres had a goal disallowed for offside in injury time, it did little to dampen Spain's commanding performance.
This convincing win places Spain in a strong position in their group, demonstrating their title aspirations. For Saudi Arabia, who drew their first match against Uruguay, the result underlines the challenge they face in the tournament and necessitates a significant improvement in their subsequent group stage matches.