Round 2 ·
Spain
4-1-2-3
Luis de la Fuente
WinnerHT: 3-0
Saudi Arabia
5-4-1
Georgios Donis
Updated:
Half Time
3–0
90 Min
4–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Spain
4-1-2-3 · Luis de la Fuente
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Saudi Arabia
5-4-1 · Georgios Donis
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The result moved Spain to 4 points from 2 matches, with a 4-goal difference, while Saudi Arabia stayed on 1 point after 2 games. For fans in Cape Verde, the match was finished by the time the final whistle confirmed how decisively Luis de la Fuente's side handled the occasion on Sunday 21 June, 15:00 -01.
The scoreline was built early and then stretched again after the break. Saudi Arabia's 5-4-1 never found enough relief against Spain's 4-1-2-3 shape, and the away side's two yellow cards, in the 30th and 60th minutes, reflected how often they were forced to defend.
From a table perspective, Spain's numbers were clean and forceful: 4 points, 4 goals for, 0 against and a +4 goal difference after 2 matches. Saudi Arabia, by contrast, remained at 3rd with 1 point, 1 goal for and 5 against, leaving a -4 goal difference after 2 matches. That contrast gave the game a clear competitive edge before the final whistle, and the result matched the standings on the pitch. For Cape Verde readers tracking the group, the contrast between the two teams was obvious in both the score and the league positions.
The scale of Spain's control also showed in the timing of the goals. A 10th-minute opener settled Luis de la Fuente's side, the 21st-minute strike widened the gap, and the 24th-minute goal turned the first half into a one-sided contest. The 49th-minute own goal extended the advantage after the break, and the 90th-minute disallowed goal kept the pressure visible even as the outcome was already decided. Saudi Arabia's two yellow cards, at 30 and 60, fit the pattern of a side spending long spells under stress in a 5-4-1.
Georgios Donis' team will have to respond quickly because their 1 point from 2 matches leaves little room for error, while Spain's 4 points from the same number of games keeps them in 1st and in full control of their own path in World Cup Group H, Round 2. For viewers in Cape Verde who followed the game on RTC or Sport TV (PT feed), the story was a straightforward one: Spain were sharper, cleaner and far more ruthless in the key moments. The next step now belongs to both teams, but the momentum sits clearly with Spain.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Spain and Saudi Arabia will meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with World Cup Group H, Round 2 carrying clear early weight for both sides. Spain, led by Luis de la Fuente, will come in from 3rd, while Saudi Arabia, coached by Georgios Donis, will arrive from 2nd. With both teams listed on 0 points, the first outcome of the campaign will shape the order immediately, and that gives this fixture a sharp edge before a ball is kicked. For fans in Cape Verde, Sunday 21 June, 15:00 -01 offers a straightforward viewing slot to follow a contest that could quickly define the group picture.
What makes this meeting more intriguing is the contrast in standing rather than form. Spain are 3rd and Saudi Arabia are 2nd, yet both teams show the same blank lines across wins, draws, losses, goals for, goals against, and goal difference. That symmetry means the table will only start to separate through this result, and the opening 90 minutes will already matter in a group where no side has scored or conceded yet. In Cape Verde, that is the kind of start that invites close attention, because every early point will carry extra value in World Cup Group H.
The venue also adds its own layer. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host a match that has no recent scoring record attached to either side in the numbers provided, so the focus stays on the clean slate both teams bring into Round 2. Spain's name sits above their coach Luis de la Fuente, while Saudi Arabia's challenge will be set by Georgios Donis from 2nd. With the teams separated by position rather than production, the match should be read through pressure, organisation, and the first response to the group table rather than through past goals or a settled form line. That is a familiar kind of tension for readers in Cape Verde, where the start of a group campaign often tells as much as the final day.
For Cape Verde fans, the broadcast window is simple to note: RTC and Sport TV (PT feed) are the listed watch options, and that should make the fixture easy to follow on Sunday afternoon local time. The matchup itself is defined less by history than by the present table, because Spain sit 3rd and Saudi Arabia sit 2nd with identical records across every core number. That leaves the result to decide which side can turn a blank start into momentum in World Cup Group H. A game like this often feels small before kickoff and decisive soon after, especially when both teams arrive with the same statistical outline.
Spain will therefore be looking to convert home-side status into the first meaningful shift of the group, while Saudi Arabia will try to defend 2nd and keep the early order intact. Luis de la Fuente and Georgios Donis each enter with the same starting conditions in the numbers, but the table shows how quickly that can change. For supporters in Cape Verde following along at 15:00 -01, this will be a compact test of early control, and the side that settles first should leave Atlanta with the clearer path into the rest of World Cup Group H.
Spain delivered the response expected of tournament contenders, sweeping aside Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta to restore authority to their FIFA World…
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Spain had the majority of ball possession and thanks to that, won the game.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Saudi Arabia: 33%.
Ali Lajami successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mikel Merino is blocked
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohammed Abu Al Shamat from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Saudi Arabia: 34%.
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Spain is revoked due to offside.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Spain.
Ferran Torres from Spain is ruled offside
G O O O O A A A L! Spain score! Ferran Torres is on the scoresheet.
Spain are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Spain are in control of the ball.
Mohamed Kanno comes back onto the field.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Nasser Al-Dawsari is leaving the field to be replaced by Khalid Al Ghannam in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Saudi Arabia: 34%.
Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia is leaving the pitch because he needs to change his shirt.
Mohamed Kanno is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Saudi Arabia: 32%.
Obstruction as Aymeric Laporte cuts off the run of Salem Al-Dawsari. A free-kick is awarded.
Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Spain trips Mohammed Abu Al Shamat
The spectators on the stadium are entertaining themselves by doing the mexican wave.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Yeremy Pino is penalised for pushing Hassan Al Tambakti
Hassan Al Tambakti from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Abdullah Al-Hamdan shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control
Abdullah Al-Hamdan tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Unai Simon
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Saudi Arabia: 29%.
Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia start a counter attack
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Moteb Al-Harbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Saudi Arabia: 29%.
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohammed Abu Al Shamat relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Pedri is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabian Ruiz in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Saudi Arabia: 29%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Rodri from Spain is ruled offside
Nico Williams from Spain takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are satisfied with the result up to the point.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Oooh... that was a sitter! Ferran Torres should have scored from that position
Ferran Torres from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Ferran Torres goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ferran Torres but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ferran Torres finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mikel Merino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Spain are trying to create something here.
Mohammed Al Owais relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 70%, Saudi Arabia: 30%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Nasser Al-Dawsari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Spain trips Ali Lajami
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Yeremy Pino is penalised for pushing Moteb Al-Harbi
The game is restarted
Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Williams in a tactical substitution.
Dani Olmo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Firas Al-Buraikan is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohammed Abu Al Shamat in a tactical substitution.
Abdulelah Al Amri is leaving the field to be replaced by Alaa Hajji in a tactical substitution.
Rodri is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Yellow card for Mohamed Kanno
Mohamed Kanno is shown a yellow card by the referee
Mohamed Kanno from Saudi Arabia commits a foul by elbowing Rodri
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Saudi Arabia: 29%.
Abdulelah Al Amri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nasser Al-Dawsari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Nasser Al-Dawsari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdulelah Al Amri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Firas Al-Buraikan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Saudi Arabia: 29%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Porro from Spain trips Salem Al-Dawsari
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Pedri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Spain trips Firas Al-Buraikan
Ferran Torres sends a header towards goal, but Mohammed Al Owais is there to comfortably save it
Good effort by Pedro Porro as he directs a shot on target, but Mohammed Al Owais saves it
Pau Cubarsi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Saudi Arabia: 28%.
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
OWN GOAL - Hassan Al Tambakti sends the ball into his own net!
G O O O A A A L - Hassan Al Tambakti holds his head in his hands as he puts the ball past his own goalkeeper!
Abdullah Al-Hamdan from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Cucurella volleys a shot on target, but Mohammed Al Owais is on hand to save it
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Salem Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia is ruled offside
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hassan Al Tambakti relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Abdullah Alkhaibari is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Kanno in a tactical substitution.
Musab Al-Juwayr is leaving the field to be replaced by Abdullah Al-Hamdan in a tactical substitution.
Mikel Oyarzabal is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
Lamine Yamal is leaving the field to be replaced by Yeremy Pino in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
Spain has been the better team in this half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Saudi Arabia: 28%.
Spain are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain trips Salem Al-Dawsari
Salem Al-Dawsari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Saudi Arabia: 28%.
Musab Al-Juwayr from Saudi Arabia is ruled offside
Pedri successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Salem Al-Dawsari is blocked
Rodri relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Saudi Arabia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Lamine Yamal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia start a counter attack
Abdulelah Al Amri from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena from Spain takes a short corner kick from the left.
Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Cucurella wins an air challenge against Abdullah Alkhaibari
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Cucurella wins an air challenge against Abdullah Alkhaibari
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Rodri goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Alejandro Baena creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Spain are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Saudi Arabia: 28%.
Abdulelah Al Amri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain start a counter attack
Musab Al-Juwayr from Saudi Arabia takes a short corner kick from the left.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Spain
Alejandro Baena relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alejandro Baena relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Mikel Oyarzabal goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Mikel Oyarzabal but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Mikel Oyarzabal finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Oh no. From a promising position Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
Rodri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Spain are trying to create something here.
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Firas Al-Buraikan wins an air challenge against Aymeric Laporte
The referee signals a free kick as Dani Olmo from Spain trips Nasser Al-Dawsari
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 73%, Saudi Arabia: 27%.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Abdulelah Al Amri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Moteb Al-Harbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Moteb Al-Harbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Moteb Al-Harbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Musab Al-Juwayr from Saudi Arabia is ruled offside
Saudi Arabia start a counter attack
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Lamine Yamal goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Lamine Yamal but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Lamine Yamal finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Lamine Yamal shoots from outside the box, but Mohammed Al Owais has it under control
Lamine Yamal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Mohammed Al Owais
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Al Owais could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Mikel Oyarzabal strikes the crossbar!
Abdullah Alkhaibari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Abdulelah Al Amri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Saudi Arabia: 29%.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are trying to create something here.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Pau Cubarsi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Firas Al-Buraikan wins an air challenge against Aymeric Laporte
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
The referee runs back to show Salem Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia a yellow card for the previous foul.
Lamine Yamal fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Salem Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia concedes a foul on Pedro Porro but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Salem Al-Dawsari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 74%, Saudi Arabia: 26%.
Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are satisfied with the result up to the point.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Saudi Arabia: 28%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marc Cucurella made the key pass for the goal!
Mikel Oyarzabal managed to score from an easy position.
Dani Olmo provided the assist for the goal.
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
G O O O A A A L - Mikel Oyarzabal scores with the left foot!
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Pedro Porro from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aymeric Laporte provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mikel Oyarzabal scores with the left foot!
Aymeric Laporte creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Dani Olmo from Spain fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alejandro Baena from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
Ali Lajami relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 75%, Saudi Arabia: 25%.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Abdullah Alkhaibari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Spain are trying to create something here.
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Mikel Oyarzabal goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Mikel Oyarzabal but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Mikel Oyarzabal finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Alejandro Baena creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Spain are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia are in control of the ball.
Nasser Al-Dawsari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The spectators on the stadium are entertaining themselves by doing the mexican wave.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pedri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mikel Oyarzabal shoots from outside the box, but Mohammed Al Owais has it under control
Mikel Oyarzabal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Mohammed Al Owais
Mohammed Al Owais from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Aymeric Laporte wins an air challenge against Firas Al-Buraikan
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Spain trips Musab Al-Juwayr
Ball possession: Spain: 81%, Saudi Arabia: 19%.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Alejandro Baena goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Pedri goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Mohammed Al Owais relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Saudi Arabia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Lamine Yamal managed to score from an easy position.
Mikel Oyarzabal provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Lamine Yamal scores with the right foot!
The cross by Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Pedro Porro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Spain: 85%, Saudi Arabia: 15%.
Nasser Al-Dawsari from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Firas Al-Buraikan hand-balls
Firas Al-Buraikan controls the ball with his hand
Rodri wins an air challenge against Firas Al-Buraikan
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Dani Olmo from Spain fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Alejandro Baena from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
Abdullah Alkhaibari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdulelah Al Amri from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Saudi Arabia start a counter attack
Abdulelah Al Amri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Lajami from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Hassan Al Tambakti from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Spain: 88%, Saudi Arabia: 12%.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Safe hands from Mohammed Al Owais as he comes out and claims the ball
The cross by Lamine Yamal from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Firas Al-Buraikan from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lamine Yamal from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Saud Abdulhamid successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Saudi Arabia
Hassan Al Tambakti from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abdulelah Al Amri from Saudi Arabia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Spain kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia kicks off on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 15:00 -01 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for either Spain or Saudi Arabia.
In the last 8 meetings between Spain and Saudi Arabia, Spain have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Saudi Arabia have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group H, Round 2, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA.
Status
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Attendance
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Minute
90+6'
Winner
Spain
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