Spain put on a clinical first-half display at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 21, dismantling Saudi Arabia 3-0 in their Group H clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All three goals came within the opening 24 minutes, turning what could have been a tense affair into a comfortable afternoon for the defending European champions.
After a frustrating 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opener, Spain needed a statement. They got one in emphatic fashion.
Three goals in 14 minutes sealed the deal
Lamine Yamal, still just 18 years old, opened the scoring in the 10th minute. The teenager, who burst onto the international scene at Euro 2024, continues to look like the kind of generational talent that makes opposing defenders reconsider their career choices.
Mikel Oyarzabal then took over. The forward found the net in the 21st minute to double Spain’s advantage, and three minutes later he struck again. Two goals in three minutes from Oyarzabal effectively ended the contest before the half-hour mark.
