World Cup 2026: Yamal Shines as Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 -

Spain delivered a commanding performance to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their Group H clash on Sunday in Atlanta.

Teen sensation Lamine Yamal marked his return in style, opening the scoring just 10 minutes into the encounter.

The 18-year-old forward, making his first start after recovering from a hamstring injury, calmly finished at the back post from a precise low cross by Mikel Oyarzabal.

Spain, eager to bounce back from a disappointing goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opener, wasted no time asserting dominance.

Oyarzabal quickly doubled the lead before adding his second goal within three minutes, putting La Roja firmly in control at 3-0 inside just 24 minutes.

The European champions maintained their intensity after the break, sealing the emphatic win in the 49th minute.

Marc Cucurella’s effort forced a save from Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais, but the rebound deflected off defender Hassan Al-Tambakti into the net for an unfortunate own goal.

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The victory lifts Spain to the top of Group H with four points from two matches, restoring confidence in their title ambitions.

Elsewhere in the group, Cape Verde are set to face Uruguay as they aim to build on their impressive draw against Spain.

Head coach Pedro Leitao Brito, popularly known as “Bubista,” has expressed confidence in his side’s ability to compete fearlessly against top teams.

Meanwhile, Belgium will once again be without winger Jeremy Doku due to illness as they prepare to take on Iran, while other group fixtures continue to shape the competition.

Spain’s dominant display sends a clear message to their rivals — La Roja are back, and they mean business.