World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia get harsh reality check from Lamine Yamal and Spain (opens original article in a new tab)

Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their 2026 World Cup match, with Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal early on. Saudi Arabia's defense was overwhelmed, and Spain rotated players after securing a comfortable lead.

• Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia
• Spain dominated the match, leading 4-0 with goals from Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal
• Saudi Arabia's defense struggled, with an own goal contributing to their loss
• Spain rotated players to manage resources after securing a comfortable lead