Reigning European champions Spain comprehensively reignited their FIFA 2026 World Cup campaign, dispatching Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, inspired by the return of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
Making his first start in two months after recovering from a hamstring injury, the Barcelona star needed just 10 minutes to end Spain’s long wait for a World Cup goal.
Mikel Oyarzabal then struck twice in quick succession as Luis de la Fuente’s side raced into a 3-0 lead inside 24 minutes in Atlanta.
Spain completed the rout in the second half when Saudi Arabia defender Hassan Al-Tambakti turned the ball into his own net.
With the result effectively secured, De la Fuente withdrew Yamal at half-time as he continued to carefully manage the teenager’s fitness following his recent injury lay-off.
