FIFA WC 2026: Oyarzabal Stars In Spain's Rout Of Saudi As La Roja Log First Win
FIFA WC 2026: Oyarzabal Stars In Spain's Rout Of Saudi As La Roja Log First Win Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 23:32 IST
FIFA WC 2026: Oyarzabal Stars In Spain's Rout Of Saudi As La Roja Log First Win Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 23:32 IST La Roja cruised to a rampant 4-0 triumph over Saudi Arabia as Mikel Oyarzabal's brace helped Spain log their first win of the tournament. Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, left, takes on Saudi Arabia's Ali Lajami during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S.Lesser) Spain coasted to a rampant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H encounter at the Atalanta Stadium in USA on Sunday as Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal starred for La Roja.
Yamal put the former champions ahead as early as the 11th minute in the game as he bagged his first goal of the season. Oyarzabal, who was chastised for his lacklustre showing in the side’s opener against Cabo Verde which finished scoreless as he failed to take a touch in the initial half hour of the opener, doubled Spain’s lead to drown out the noise. Oyarzabal doubled his tally to put Spain three ahead just minutes after his first strike as La Roja maintained cruise control into the half-time break.
Iran’s wounds were prodded further as Hassan Altambakti turned the ball into his own net to hand Spain a four-goal lead. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: United States of America (USA) First Published: June 21, 2026, 23:32 IST News sports football FIFA WC 2026: Oyarzabal Stars In Spain's Rout Of Saudi As La Roja Log First Win Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive.
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