Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal and Oyarzabal Sink Saudis 4-0
Updated 21 June 2026.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026 finished 4-0 to Spain, Lamine Yamal opening his account before Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice inside three first-half minutes and Hassan Al-Tambakti turned into his own net. The response erased the memory of Spain’s goalless opener against Cabo Verde and sent the 2010 world champions top of Group H.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group H |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Spain scorers | Yamal 10′, Oyarzabal 21′, 24′ |
| Own goal | Al-Tambakti 49′ (KSA) |
| Half-time | Spain 3-0 Saudi Arabia |
Spain vs Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026: how Spain won it
Spain won it in a 14-minute burst that buried Saudi Arabia before the interval. Lamine Yamal swept in his first World Cup goal on 10 minutes from Oyarzabal’s cutback, then Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice in three minutes, on 21 and 24, to make it 3-0. Hassan Al-Tambakti’s own goal four minutes after the restart settled any lingering doubt and completed the 4-0 win.
This was the sharpness Spain lacked against Cabo Verde. The favourites dominated the ball as expected, but the difference was the finishing: clinical in the box where they had been wasteful, and ruthless against a Saudi side that could not live with Yamal and Nico Williams stretching the pitch. The scoreline matched the long-overdue performance.
What it means for Group H
The win lifts Spain to four points and top of Group H, transforming their tournament after a nervy start. Saudi Arabia stay on one point and now need a result in their final fixture to keep their hopes alive. ESPN logged Yamal, Oyarzabal and the own goal as Spain’s 4-0 statement win. Track the full table on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
Spain close out Group H in the final round, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. We called this one in our Spain vs Saudi Arabia preview, look back at Spain’s opener in our Spain vs Cabo Verde report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Spain vs Saudi Arabia?
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group H match on 21 June at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, with goals from Lamine Yamal, two from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal.
Who scored for Spain against Saudi Arabia?
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring on 10 minutes, Mikel Oyarzabal struck on 21 and 24 minutes, and Hassan Al-Tambakti put through his own net on 49 minutes for a 4-0 final.
Are Spain top of Group H?
Yes. The 4-0 win took Spain to four points and top of World Cup 2026 Group H ahead of the final round of group fixtures.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H, ESPN match page and the FIFA match centre.
