Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Oyarzabal Shines in Dominant Display
Spain cruised to a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Group H, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and assisting another to lift La Roja to the top of the standings.
Spain secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 25, 2026, moving to the top of the group on goal difference.
The first half ended 3-0 in favor of Spain, who dominated from the start. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal. Oyarzabal then scored twice in quick succession: first from a Aymeric Laporte assist in the 21st minute, then from Dani Olmo's pass in the 24th minute.
The second half saw Saudi Arabia's Hassan Tambakti score an own goal in the 49th minute to make it 4-0. Spain controlled the game throughout, while Saudi Arabia rarely threatened.
Statistically, Spain had 22 total shots (8 on target) compared to Saudi Arabia's 3 (1 on target). Possession was 67% to 33% in Spain's favor, corners 6-1, and expected goals (xG) 2.30 vs 0.14. Spain completed 726 passes at 92% accuracy, Saudi Arabia 364 at 81%. Saudi goalkeeper made 5 saves, Spain's 1. Saudi Arabia received 2 yellow cards, Spain none.
Player of the match was Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal. In 45 minutes, he scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist, with 5 shots, 1 key pass, and 13 passes, earning a rating of 9.5. The 28-year-old Real Sociedad striker, with 52 caps for Spain, was born in Eibar, stands 181 cm tall, and is valued at €25 million.
After this match, Group H standings: Spain top with 4 points (1W 1D), goal difference +4; Uruguay second with 2 points (2D), GD 0; Cape Verde third with 2 points (2D), GD 0; Saudi Arabia bottom with 1 point (1D 1L), GD -4.
For Spain, this win boosts their knockout stage hopes. They face Uruguay on June 27, needing only a draw to advance. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, must beat Cape Verde on the same day to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Spain's possession-based style was on full display, overwhelming Saudi Arabia's 5-4-1 formation. Next up, Spain takes on Uruguay, while Saudi Arabia faces a must-win clash against Cape Verde.