Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in Spain's 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia but was substituted at half-time. He clarified the substitution was pre-planned to manage his fitness after a recent hamstring issue, reassuring fans.
Cape Verde stunned Uruguay with a historic 3-2 victory in the World Cup, securing their first-ever World Cup goal and leaving Uruguay's tournament hopes in serious doubt. The underdog nation's performance has become the early story of the tournament.
Spain's Lamine Yamal, a star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, wears boots featuring the flags of Morocco and Equatorial Guinea, honoring his parents' birthplaces. Despite choosing to play for Spain, Yamal's footwear signifies his connection to his diverse heritage.
Spain secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage in Atlanta. Goals from Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal, plus an own goal, put Spain at the top of Group H.
Spain secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their Group H match, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The win, inspired by Yamal's performance, saw Spain find their form after a disappointing World Cup opener.
Spain secured a dominant 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Group H, with Lamine Yamal scoring early and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The team found their rhythm after an underwhelming World Cup opener, showcasing strong performance and securing three points.
Spain secured a dominant 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Group H, with Lamine Yamal scoring early and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals before halftime. The team found their rhythm after an underwhelming World Cup opener, showcasing strong performance and advancing to four points in the standings.
Spain secured their first World Cup win with a dominant 4-0 performance against Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored twice, and Mikel Oyarzambal added another, with an own goal sealing the victory.
Spain secured a resounding 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia, just days after a goalless draw. Lamine Yamal, 18, scored the opener, becoming the youngest World Cup scorer since Pelé. Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals, and an own goal sealed the dominant performance, much to the delight of coach Luis de la Fuente on his 65th birthday.
Spain secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, with Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring. The tournament has also seen a record number of own goals, with Saudi Arabia's Hassan Al-Tambakti being the latest casualty.
Spain, ranked second in FIFA, seeks to rebound from a scoreless draw against Cabo Verde in their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, also seeking a win after drawing with Uruguay, faces a tough test against the Spanish.
Iran's Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed by VAR for a marginal offside in a World Cup match against Belgium. The tournament has also seen a record surge in own goals, with 8 already scored.
Belgium and Iran are locked at 0-0 at halftime in California. Despite Belgium's dominance in possession (81%) and shots (11-2), they struggled to create clear chances, with Romelu Lukaku looking off the pace. Iran had a goal disallowed for offside by VAR, with Mehdi Taremi ruled offside by his backside.
Coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with a match between Saudi Arabia and Spain in Atlanta. Spain seeks to rebound from a draw, while Saudi Arabia aims to build on a strong start.
Spain secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring, followed by a quickfire double from Mikel Oyarzabal. A Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal sealed the win, putting Spain on the verge of knockout stages.
Iran held Belgium to a 0-0 draw in a thrilling match, thanks to a stellar performance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Belgium's Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the second half, but Iran couldn't capitalize on the man advantage.
La FIFA modificó el ritual de ceremonia previa al partido en el Mundial para acomodar la exigencia de Arabia Saudí de que su bandera, que contiene la Shahada, no toque el suelo. La bandera española también se eleva para mantener la igualdad.
Spain secured a commanding victory over Saudi Arabia, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal. The team displayed fluid play and strong possession, overwhelming the Saudi defense and putting Spain in a strong position in the group.
Spain showcased a dominant first half against Saudi Arabia, with Lamine Yamal scoring a historic opener and Mikel Oyarzabal adding a rapid-fire double. The Green Falcons struggled to contain Spain's fluid passing and clinical precision, ending the half significantly behind.
Spain kicks off against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, with all eyes on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal's fitness. Despite a hamstring concern, Yamal is in the starting XI, aiming to spark Spain's attack after a disappointing opener. Saudi Arabia, inspired by their historic win over Argentina, aims for another upset.
Spain began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a first-half brace, and Lamine Yamal netted his first World Cup goal, securing a dominant 4-0 win.
Spain secured a commanding victory over Saudi Arabia, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal netting a brace. Spain's relentless attack and possession dominance left Saudi Arabia struggling to defend.
Spain secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Goals from Lamine Yamal and a Mikel Oyarzabal brace, plus second-half strikes, sealed the dominant performance. The match saw Spain control possession and attack relentlessly, with Saudi Arabia struggling to respond.
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