Spain Dominates Saudi Arabia with Three First-Half Goals in World Cup 2026

Spain’s national team showcased a commanding performance against Saudi Arabia, finishing the first half with a three-goal lead in their Group Stage match during the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish squad, known as La Roja, established their dominance early in the game.

Goals from Spain and Saudi Arabia in World Cup 2026

The scoring opened in the 11th minute when Lamine Yamal found the back of the net. He received a low cross from Mikel Oyarzabal inside the penalty area and struck it directly into the goal, marking his first World Cup goal.

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In the 21st minute, Mikel Oyarzabal doubled Spain’s lead with a second goal. After a set-piece situation, the ball was cleared by Saudi Arabia’s defense only to land at Dani Olmo’s feet. Olmo’s shot deflected off teammate Aymeric Laporte before reaching Oyarzabal, who calmly slotted it home.

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Oyarzabal added his second goal just six minutes later in the 27th minute. The play began with Marc Cucurella initiating an organized attack, passing to Dani Olmo, who then set up Oyarzabal for another easy finish, solidifying Spain’s strong first-half performance.

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Spain’s Lineup Against Saudi Arabia

Goalkeeper: Unai Simon.

Defense: Marcos Llorente – Pau Torres – Aymeric Laporte – Marc Cucurella.

Midfield: Rodri – Pedri – Dani Olmo.

Attack: Alex Baena – Lamine Yamal – Mikel Oyarzabal.

Saudi Arabia’s Lineup Against Spain

Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Owais.

Defense: Saud Abdulhamid – Abdulilah Al-Amri – Hassan Tambakti – Ali Lajami.

Midfield: Muteb Al-Harbi – Nasser Al-Dawsari – Abdullah Al-Khaibari.

Attack: Musab Al-Juwair – Feras Al-Breikan – Salem Al-Dawsari.

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