Lamine Yamal Makes World Cup History As Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia
Oyarzabal doubled the lead for the reigning European champions in the 21st minute when he slotted home a pass from Aymeric Laporte from close range before…
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Oyarzabal doubled the lead for the reigning European champions in the 21st minute when he slotted home a pass from Aymeric Laporte from close range before bagging his brace of the evening three minutes later from an assist by Dani Olmo. Substitute Ferran Torres thought he had added a fifth goal deep into stoppage time, only for VAR to rule it out for offside after a lengthy review. World Cup: Yamal, Oyarzabal score as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H tie.
Furthermore, Saudi defender Hasan Tambakti scored an own goal in the 49th minute. Three minutes later, the forward scored again. Saudi Arabia failed to clear a corner and Oyarzabal reacted quickest inside the box to score.
In addition, Only Gavi was younger when he scored for Spain at a World Cup, finding the net at 18 years and 110 days during Spain’s 7-0 win over Costa Rica in November 2022. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — June 21, 2026 22:35 45' Substitution Substitution, Spain. ; Home Sport Football Oyarzabal then netted a double in the space of three minutes to have….
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Oyarzabal doubled the lead for the reigning European champions in the 21st minute when he slotted home a pass from Aymeric Laporte from close range before bagging his brace of the evening three minutes later from an assist by Dani Olmo.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesSubstitute Ferran Torres thought he had added a fifth goal deep into stoppage time, only for VAR to rule it out for offside after a lengthy review.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesWorld Cup: Yamal, Oyarzabal score as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H tie.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSaudi defender Hasan Tambakti scored an own goal in the 49th minute.
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Three minutes later, the forward scored again.
according to Hindustan Times +1Saudi Arabia failed to clear a corner and Oyarzabal reacted quickest inside the box to score.
according to Naija News +1Only Gavi was younger when he scored for Spain at a World Cup, finding the net at 18 years and 110 days during Spain’s 7-0 win over Costa Rica in November 2022.
according to Naija NewsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19.
according to TASSSpain doubled their advantage 11 minutes later through Oyarzabal, who turned home a delivery from defender Aymeric Laporte to put the European champions firmly in control.
according to LeadershipThe matches are staged in 16 cities across the three countries.
according to TASSSpain reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a crushing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their Group H encounter, delivering a dominant display that underlined their status as one of the tournament favourites.
according to LeadershipOyarzabal added his second goal and Spain’s third in the 24th minute, finishing off a well-worked move involving Dani Olmo.
according to PM News NigeriaSpain continued to dictate the tempo and extended their lead in the 49th minute when defender Hassan Tambakti inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to deal with pressure inside the penalty area.
according to PM News NigeriaSpain V Saudi Arabia Spain’s La Roja have secured their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the Atalanta Stadium on Sunday evening.
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World Cup: Yamal, Oyarzabal score as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H tie.
omitted byLeft sidePublic / Agenciescovered byCenterSubstitute Ferran Torres thought he had added a fifth goal deep into stoppage time, only for VAR to rule it out for offside after a lengthy…
omitted byLeft sidePublic / Agenciescovered byCenterSaudi defender Hasan Tambakti scored an own goal in the 49th minute.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesOyarzabal doubled the lead for the reigning European champions in the 21st minute when he slotted home a pass from Aymeric Laporte from…
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Spain leads its group after defeating Saudi Arabia, with Lamine Yamal as a starter and close to scoring a hat-trick.
Reliability 86 · very high106 sources60 independent voices39 countries · 6 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left siderewrites detected - 14 h ago
World Cup 2026: Spain beats Saudi Arabia; Lamine Yamal's first World Cup goal
Reliability 84 · very high68 sources41 independent voices27 countries · 6 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left siderewrites detected Spain defeats Saudi Arabia also thanks to Lamine Yamal: The return of the young king
Reliability 85 · very high51 sources33 independent voices22 countries · 6 languagesCross-blocrewrites detectedYamal scored in the 10th minute, helping Spain secure a commanding victory with additional goals from Oyarzabal and an own goal by Saudi Arabia.
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WM 2026 News today: Lamine Yamal starts for Spain
Reliability 82 · very high19 sources13 independent voices13 countries · 3 languagesCross-blocrewrites detected Yamal starts for Spain against Saudi Arabia
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Reliability 81 · very high8 sources6 independent voices6 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Right siderewrites detectedLamine Yamal matches Pelé's precocity and warns: "We are already here, we have arrived"
Reliability 68 · high8 sources7 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detectedLamine Yamal aims to be a substitute again
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Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, helping Spain secure a dominant win after an initial draw
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