Spain Reignite World Cup Campaign as Lamine Yamal Inspires Saudi Arabia Rout
Spain delivered the response expected of tournament contenders, sweeping aside Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta to restore authority to their FIFA World…
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
Saudi Arabia, still on 1 point after 2 matches, were left with a gap that the scoreboard and the standings now both underline. For readers in Cyprus, this was the kind of clear result that makes the group shape easy to read before the next round of games, and it came at a time when the home side already looked in control from the opening minutes.
The first half told the story early. Saudi Arabia, coached by Georgios Donis, arrived with a 5-4-1 shape and tried to contain the damage, but their figures after 2 matches now stand at 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1 goal scored and 5 conceded. That contrast in output was visible in the balance of the contest.
Spain's attacking rhythm was reflected in the timeline. They went ahead in the 10th minute through a Home goal, doubled the lead in the 21st minute through another Home goal, and then effectively settled the result with a further Home goal in the 24th minute. Saudi Arabia also collected two yellow cards, in the 30th and 60th minutes, which summed up a difficult night for the away side.
Match control in numbers was as clear as the scoreline. Spain finished with 4 goals for, 0 against and a +4 goal difference, while Saudi Arabia were left at 1 goal for, 5 against and -4. Spain's 4 points from 2 matches put them top of the section, and Saudi Arabia's 1 point from 2 matches left them third. For Cyprus viewers following the group on Cytavision, the match delivered a straightforward picture of one side operating at full pace and another struggling to resist it.
Before the next group fixtures, the most important implication is simple: Spain sit on 4 points and a +4 goal difference, while Saudi Arabia must respond from 1 point and -4. In Cyprus, where the official viewing route runs through Cytavision, the result will be read as another sign that Spain have turned Group H Round 2 into a platform rather than a test.
Next, Spain will try to build on first place in World Cup Group H, while Saudi Arabia will look to recover from a second match that left them on 1 point.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Spain and Saudi Arabia will meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with both sides entering World Cup Group H Round 2 on the same numbers: 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from 0 played. That makes the opening feel unusually level for a fixture that still carries clear early weight, because the table already shows Spain in 3rd and Saudi Arabia in 2nd, with Cape Verde leading Saudi Arabia by 0 points and the second-place race sitting at 0 points between the two sides. For readers in Cyprus, Sunday 21 June, 19:00 EEST gives a direct local viewing window through Cytavision.
Luis de la Fuente will take Spain into a match where the record line is still untouched, yet the standings already give the game a defined edge. Spain are listed in 3rd and Saudi Arabia in 2nd, and both teams sit on 0 league points with a 0 goal difference, so the result will decide far more than early momentum. In a group where every first step matters, Spain's clean slate under Luis de la Fuente and Saudi Arabia's similar blank under Georgios Donis mean the contest will be judged quickly on who can turn a first positive spell into a first result.
Georgios Donis will bring Saudi Arabia into Atlanta from 2nd place, and that position alone will keep the stakes high for Cyprus-based readers following the match via Cytavision. The numbers are tight enough to leave very little between the sides: both teams have scored 0 and conceded 0, both have a points total of 0, and both coaches arrive without a competitive data edge in the table. With Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the setting, the match should be defined by who settles first rather than by any trend from the standings, because neither side has a results pattern to lean on yet.
The broader group picture gives the fixture an added layer. Cape Verde are on 0 points at the top, Saudi Arabia are 2nd on 0 points, and Spain are 3rd on 0 points, so the margin for error is already thin even before the first whistle. In Cyprus, that creates a straightforward viewing story: a local evening kickoff, a live group position battle, and a match that can move one side up and push the other into a chase from the start. The shape of the table means the game will not need any external drama to feel important.
Prediction (opinion)
Our call: Spain 1-0 Saudi Arabia. Spain's 3rd-place listing and Saudi Arabia's 2nd-place position are separated only by early ordering, but both teams start on 0 points and 0 goal difference, which points to a tight game.
Whatever the outcome, Cyprus fans will have a clear local-time window through Cytavision, and the result should help define the first real shape of World Cup Group H Round 2.
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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 Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Cyprus is at 19:00 EEST on Sunday 21 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for 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
Finished
Attendance
68,239
Minute
90+6'
Winner
Spain
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