FIFA World Cup
ESP Spain Spain - KSA Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
- H. Al-Tambakti 49'
- M. Oyarzabal 24'
- M. Oyarzabal 21'
- L. Yamal 10'
Full-time: Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
© Justin Setterfield
End of second half
Full-time
90'
+ 2
Torres has the ball in the net...
...but it's ruled out for offside. The score remains at 4-0.
90'
+ 1
Six mins of added time...
...to play in Atlanta.
90'
Substitution
87'
Delay for treatment
Al-Hajji and Kanno bump heads in midfield, so the ref stops play for the pair to receive treatment.
81'
Rare shot on target
Al-Hamdan draws a save out of Simón - that's been a very infrequent occurrence during this match.
77'
Spain keep pushing...
...albeit at a slightly lesser pace. This is somewhat understandable, given the scoreline and the number of subs that have been introduced. As for Saudi Arabia, they continue to battle hard.
72'
We're back underway
The ball is rolling again.
70'
Substitution
69'
Water break incoming
The players will grab a much-needed drink for a couple of mins.
65'
Lovely through ball
Merino plays an excellent ball through for Torres, who's suddenly one-on-one with the 'keeper. Unfortunately he hurries his effort and toe-pokes the ball wide.
61'
Williams and Merino on
Spain make a couple of changes, replacing former RB Leipzig man Olmo with Merino and Baena with Williams - the latter-named player gets a huge cheer from the crowd in Atlanta.
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
60'
With two thirds of the match gone...
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
4
2.77
0.14
0
Goals
54'
Another own goal
That's already the eighth OG at this World Cup. In 2022, there were only two in total!
53'
Al-Owais makes a double save
The Saudi Arabian 'keeper has impressed today, despite the scoreline, and he makes another good couple of stops, first from Porro's drive and then from Torres' follow-up header.
There's the fourth!
© Florencia Tan Jun
46'
Second half gets going, goalscorers off
Both teams make two half-time changes - on the Spain side, Yamal and Oyarzabal, the stars of the first half, are replaced by Pino and Torres. There will be no hat-trick for Oyarzabal!
Kick-off!
45'
+ 6
Substitution
45'
+ 6
Substitution
45'
+ 6
Substitution
45'
+ 6
Substitution
Half-time: Spain 3-0 Saudi Arabia
© ROBERTO SCHMIDT
Half-time
45'
+ 4
Saudi Arabia get some possession
The shellshocked Saudi Arabians enjoy a few minutes of possession without really threatening. They just want to hear the half-time whistle right now.
45'
We've got five added mins
Five extra minutes to play in Atlanta. Can Spain add another before the break?
42'
Oyarzabal goes close again
The Real Sociedad man is pretty desperate for his hat-trick, but this time he fires an attempt wide of the right-hand post.
40'
Lajami makes another fine tackle
Lajami has been one of Saudi Arabia's few bright spots so far, and he makes another great sliding tackle to stop Olmo in his tracks.
Yamal has a go
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Almost a hat-trick!
© IMAGO/Jose Breton
35'
After 35 mins...
Goal attempts
9off target
4on target
0off target
0on target
28'
Back at it
The action is back underway.
25'
Hydration break
Time for the players to take on some liquids.
It's three!
© Buda Mendes
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Spain double their lead!
© Buda Mendes
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
20'
Great tackle
Oyarzabal breaks clear, but Lajami makes a goal-saving challenge!
17'
Oyarzabal goes close
Oyarzabal stings the palms of Al-Owais with a fizzing effort!
13'
Close to 2-0!
Yamal feeds a lovely ball through that Al-Owais does well to come out and block. The loose ball spills into the path of Pedri, who lashes his shot over the bar!
Yamal grabs the opener!
© Justin Setterfield
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9'
Porro has a go
Porro looks up and fires one in, but it's well over.
6'
First foray
Saudi Arabia break quickly, with Salem Al-Dawsari involved, but it eventually breaks down. Good sign for the Asian side, though, who've been somewhat overrun so far.
5'
Yamal shoots over
The Spain starlet tries his luck from long range, but it's high, wide and handsome.
2'
Baena blocked
Baena's shot is blocked behind for a corner. Yamal takes it, but it comes to nothing.
1'
Yamal causing problems already
Yamal, back in the line-up today, skips past a couple of defenders down the right and sends in an inviting cross that is only just headed clear. Strong start by Spain!
1'
And we're off!
Spain get the ball rolling, and we're underway. An intriguing match awaits in prospect!
Kick-off!
Anthems playing
The players are on the pitch and belting out their respective national anthems. Not long now until we get started!
Warm-ups in full flow
© ROBERTO SCHMIDT
Table talk
With all four teams in Group H sitting on one point, a win today for either side would represent a massive step towards the knockout stages. As Uruguay and Cape Verde lock horns later, whoever emerges victorious will provisionally go top of the section.
La Roja out for a wander
© Mattia Ozbot
More on that Saudi Arabia side
As for the Saudi Arabians, defender Lajami and midfielder Al-Dawsari - who famously scored the winner against Argentina at Qatar 2022 - have been brought into the starting line-up, replacing Kanno and Al-Shamat.
More on that Spain side
© IMAGO/Jose Breton
Starting line-up: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia subs
Al Aqidi, Al Kassar, Majrashi, Yahya, Al Shehri, Al Boushal, Kadesh, Al Johani, Al Ghannam, Al Hajji, Al Hamdan, Mandash, Kanno, Thakri, Abu Al Shamat
Starting line-up: Spain
Formation:4-2-3-1
Spain subs
Raya, Joan Garcia, Pubill, Grimaldo, Eric García, Llorente, Merino, Torres, Ruiz, Gavi, Pino, Williams, Zubimendi, Muñoz, Iglesias
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on the Saudi Arabia match
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© IMAGO/Celina Leiers
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Follow all of the action as Spain take on Saudi Arabia in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 6.00pm CEST in Atlanta.