{"id":883218,"date":"2026-06-21T18:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T18:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/883218\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T18:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T18:26:28","slug":"spain-vs-saudi-arabia-live-world-cup-result-and-reaction-as-lamine-yamal-scores-first-goal-to-spark-statement-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/883218\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain vs Saudi Arabia LIVE: World Cup result and reaction as Lamine Yamal scores first goal to spark statement performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Full Time: Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

Spain put on one of the most complete and clinical performances we have seen from any team so far at this World Cup. <\/p>\n

They now top their group, but do not have knockout football guaranteed just yet. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 19:05<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

90 + 7 mins : Spain are on the hunt for another as substitutes Mikel Merino and Ferran Torres are bringing the intensity late on.<\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 19:02<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

90 mins: After a lengthy VAR check, Spain\u2019s wonderful teamwork is not rewarded as Ferran Torres, who was on the end of the move, was in an offside position. <\/p>\n

It would have been a nice cherry on top of a fantastic performance from Spain<\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 18:59<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

86 mins: head injury stoppage as Alaa Al Hejji and Mohamed Kanno collide in the air. <\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 18:51<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 18:48<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia <\/p>\n

Credit to Saudi Arabia who have noticed Spain\u2019s diminished intensity and have taken the opportunity to press and grab some possession. <\/p>\n

They have been camped out in their half for a few minutes now.<\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 18:41<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

Hydration break: Spain are cruising now, effortlessly pinging the ball around some tired looking Saudi Arabian legs. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Fabian Ruiz comes on for Pedri. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 18:34<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

Substitutions: Olmo and and Alex Baena come off for Mikel Merino and Nico Williams. <\/p>\n

Feras Al Brikan is replaced by Mohammed Abu Al Shamat and Abdulelah Al Amri makes way for Alaa Al Hejji <\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 18:27<\/p>\n

<\/a>Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia <\/p>\n

53 mins: Pau Cubarsi plays a wonderful ball into Pedro Porro who glided in behind the defence and had his shot saved. <\/p>\n

James Hicken21 June 2026 18:18<\/p>\n

<\/a>Goal! Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

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