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World Cup 2026: Yamal boosts Spain as Belgium held to draw again

After a disappointing opening draw against Cape Verde, Spain comfortably brushed aside Saudi Arabia (4-0), powered by Lamine Yamal's first-ever World Cup goal and an Oyarzabal brace.

France 24

Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing

In today’s newsletter: How Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world’s biggest sport

The Guardian - UK

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal on target as European Champions get back on track

Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.

The National (Scotland)

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Saudi Arabia's $9 trillion NEOM city with flying taxis and a 170-km-long skyscraper is scaled back: What went wrong?

When Saudi Arabia unveiled NEOM in 2017, it promised nothing short of a city from the future. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presented the mega-project as the centrepiece of the kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy to reduce dependence on oil. The plans included flying taxis, robot assistants, a 170-kilometre-long mirrored skyscraper…

The Times of India

Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup

Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Storms threaten Norway vs Senegal before Messi and Mbappe in action

The former Liverpool forward struck in a first-ever World Cup victory for the Pharaohs, who top Group G to stand on the brink of a first-ever place in the knockout stage

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table: Winners, latest match standings, group tables and team stats

FIFA World Cup Points Table 2026: Spain, Japan, and Germany secured crucial victories in their latest matches, bolstering their group standings. Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0, Japan dominated Tunisia 4-0, and Germany narrowly defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1. Ecuador and Curaçao played to a goalless draw. Several teams, including Mexico, USA,…

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Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

ATLANTA: Spain ⁠found their scoring boots in impressive style at the World ‌Cup on Sunday, easily beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H with Lamine Yamal kicking off the ⁠rout and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice.

Bangkok Post

Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction: Can World Cup debutants pull off another shock?

Both sides drew their opening games, which it's fair to say they had very different feelings about

FourFourTwo

Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain run rampant against Saudi Arabia

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: 18-year-old Lamine Yamal made an instant impact as he scored within 10 minutes of his first World Cup start

The Independent UK

Spain Rediscover Their Killer Instinct Against Saudi Arabia; Three Goals in 25 Minutes

Spain crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta as Yamal and Oyarzabal fire a first-half blitz, lifting La Roja to the top of World Cup Group H.

Latin Times

Yamal stars as Spain thump Saudi Arabia 4-0 at World Cup

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The Independent UK

Spain Player Ratings vs. Saudi Arabia: Yamal Dazzles, World Cup Hopes Back on Track

La Roja put the game beyond doubt early in the first half, courtesy of an inspired Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal’s rapid time brace.

Sports Illustrated

Spain clinch their first win of the tournament in 4-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia

18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage.

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The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal fire Spain to emphatic win against Saudi Arabia

A Hassan al-Tambakti own goal completed the scoring in Spain’s comprehensive 4-0 World Cup Group H win against Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Lamine Yamal scores on first start to earn first win of World Cup 2026

La Roja had been held by Cape Verde in opener

France 24

Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain bounce back with thumping win over Saudi Arabia

The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and kick-start their World Cup campaign. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

Having scored in the 11th minute, Yamal, at the age of 18 years and 343 days old, registered his maiden FIFA World Cup goal just 14 days younger than Messi's first FIFA WC goal (at 18 years and 357 days old), as per ESPN.

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FourFourTwo

Is Lamine Yamal the youngest player to have ever scored at the World Cup?

Lamine Yamal netted for the first time in the competition against Saudi Arabia aged just 18

Sports Illustrated

Why Spain Are Taking a Risk and Playing Lamine Yamal vs. Saudi Arabia

The 18-year-old winger started on the bench in Spain’s World Cup opener against Cabo Verde.

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 37th game of the 2026 World Cup sees former winners look to get its campaign back on track.

FourFourTwo

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenter for Spain vs Saudi Arabia?

The Group H encounter from Atlanta will be beamed to your device of choice straight from Atlanta. And Salford.

TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lamine Yamal starts, full team news

Lamine Yamal starts for Spain in their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash with Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Here's how to watch the Group H fixture for free online and from anywhere.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Spain is desperate for a win after a shock draw with Cabo Verde last time out.

The Guardian - UK

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Spain sprang into life in Atlanta after Lamine Yamal’s opener sets them on the way to easy win

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