The Saudi Arabia national football team loses to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a score of 3-0. The Saudi Arabia national football team lost to Spain in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What happened?

Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal scored a hat-trick for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the second round of the group stage of the World Cup. Lamine Yamal became the second player aged 18 or under to open the scoring in a World Cup match.

Why does it matter for the Saudi Arabia national football team?

The loss of the Saudi Arabia national football team to Spain weakens the team's chances of qualifying for the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Saudi team must improve its performance in the upcoming matches to increase its chances of qualifying.

What comes next?

MatchDateOpponent
vs Cape Verde2026-06-27Cape Verde

The Saudi Arabia national football team plays against Cape Verde on 2026-06-27 in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Saudi team must win this match to increase its chances of qualifying for the next round. Last result: Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia (2026-06-21).