Full Time: Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia
Spain put on one of the most complete and clinical performances we have seen from any team so far at this World Cup.
They now top their group, but do not have knockout football guaranteed just yet.
Its s big knock for Saudi Arabia but they can still make it out of their group if they beat Cape Verde in their final game.
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James Hicken21 June 2026 19:05
90 + 7 mins : Spain are on the hunt for another as substitutes Mikel Merino and Ferran Torres are bringing the intensity late on.
James Hicken21 June 2026 19:02
90 mins: After a lengthy VAR check, Spain’s wonderful teamwork is not rewarded as Ferran Torres, who was on the end of the move, was in an offside position.
It would have been a nice cherry on top of a fantastic performance from Spain
James Hicken21 June 2026 18:59
86 mins: head injury stoppage as Alaa Al Hejji and Mohamed Kanno collide in the air.
James Hicken21 June 2026 18:51
82 mins: It was almost a second own goal for Al Tambakti as the ball ricocheted off his mid-rift from a Nico Williams cross. Al Owais made a good save and the referee pulled it back for Yeremy Pino pushing the centre-half in the back.
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James Hicken21 June 2026 18:48
Credit to Saudi Arabia who have noticed Spain’s diminished intensity and have taken the opportunity to press and grab some possession.
They have been camped out in their half for a few minutes now.
James Hicken21 June 2026 18:41
Hydration break: Spain are cruising now, effortlessly pinging the ball around some tired looking Saudi Arabian legs.
Chances are still coming for Spain but there is less ferocity in the attacks, they may be looking after their own legs in these tough conditions.
Fabian Ruiz comes on for Pedri.
James Hicken21 June 2026 18:34
Substitutions: Olmo and and Alex Baena come off for Mikel Merino and Nico Williams.
Feras Al Brikan is replaced by Mohammed Abu Al Shamat and Abdulelah Al Amri makes way for Alaa Al Hejji
James Hicken21 June 2026 18:27
53 mins: Pau Cubarsi plays a wonderful ball into Pedro Porro who glided in behind the defence and had his shot saved.
James Hicken21 June 2026 18:18
Goal! Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia
48 mins: Its an unfortunate own goal for Saudi Arabia as Cucurella hits one at the back post from a corner, the keeper makes a save but only for it to rebound off Hassan Al Tambakti and end up in the net all the same.
James Hicken21 June 2026 18:14