Spain vs Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup: Yamal shines, Oyarzabal bags brace in dominant rout - Action in Images

Spain vs Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup: Spain rediscovered their spark in a commanding four-goal victory on Group H encounter

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Written by Aratrick Mondal
Published on Jun 21, 2026 11:45 pm IST 7 Photos
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Spain were in the midst of a 294-minute scoreless streak in the World Cup, the team's longest in its World Cup history. And up came Lamine Yamal with his 10th-minute strike. (Getty Images via AFP)
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Lamine Yamal became only the second player aged 18 or younger to open the scoring in a FIFA World Cup match - the other was a 17-year-old Pele for Brazil, in the match against Wales in 1958.(REUTERS)
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Mikel Oyarzabal was much criticised for failing to get a touch on the ball in the first 30 minutes in the last game, but against Saudi Arabia, he recorded two goals and an assist in the first 24 minutes.(AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

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Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates was denied a hat-trick as he was taken off before the start of the second half.(AP)
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Hassan Al Tambakti inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net while attempting to deal with a dangerous delivery from Marc Cucurella, capping a miserable evening for Saudi Arabia. The own goal further underlined Spain's complete dominance as the former champions tightened their grip on the contest.(REUTERS)

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