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Group H2026-06-214:00 PM
ESPSpainTeam detailsLuis de la Fuente
4-0
FT
KSASaudi ArabiaTeam detailsGeorgios Donis
Atlanta StadiumAtlantaUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read ESP controlling - 67% of the ball
ControlsPossession · ESP line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
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10'
Spain · Goal · Lamine Yamal
Spain · Assist: Mikel Oyarzabal
21'
Spain · Goal · Mikel Oyarzabal
Assist: Aymeric Laporte
ESP
24'
Spain · Goal · Mikel Oyarzabal
Assist: Dani Olmo
ESP
30'
Saudi Arabia · Yellow card · Salem Al-Dawsari
Saudi Arabia
45+1'
Match · Added time · +5'
Match
46'
Spain · Yéremy Pino on for Lamine Yamal
ESP
46'
Spain · Ferran Torres on for Mikel Oyarzabal
ESP
46'
Saudi Arabia · Abdullah Al-Hamdan on for Musab Al-Juwayr
KSA
46'
Saudi Arabia · Mohamed Kanno on for Abdullah Al-Khaibari
KSA
49'
Saudi Arabia · Own goal · Hassan Al-Tambakti
Own goal
KSA
60'
Saudi Arabia · Yellow card · Mohamed Kanno
KSA
60'
Saudi Arabia · Alaa Hajji on for Abdulelah Al-Amri
KSA
60'
Saudi Arabia · Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat on for Firas Al-Buraikan
KSA
61'
Spain · Mikel Merino on for Dani Olmo
ESP
61'
Spain · Nico Williams on for Álex Baena
ESP
70'
Spain · Fabián Ruiz on for Pedri
Spain
90'
Saudi Arabia · Khalid Al Ghannam on for Nasser Al-Dawsari
KSA
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
Match
18 of 125 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = ESP share, mirror of KSA
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Lineup pending

Lineup

ManagerLuis de la FuenteManagerGeorgios Donis
ESP
KSA
Pitch positions pending
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note

The head-to-head story

Spain enters this matchup as the clear favorite, backed by a significant Elo advantage and superior recent form. The tactical battle hinges on Spain's ability to break down a disciplined Saudi low-block through wing-play, while Saudi Arabia will look to frustrate the favorites and capitalize on high-speed transitions.

Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
ESPFavourite
2129
KSAChallenger
1598
How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
ESPKSA193019501970199020102026
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 3
ESP 3
ESP 3 wins0 drawsKSA 0 wins
+Recent meetings3 matches
2012FriendlyESP 5-0 KSAESP
2010FriendlyESP 3-2 KSAESP
2006FIFA World CupESP 1-0 KSAESP
P2 · What kind of game
threat gap

What kind of game?

Spain enters the match with a significant advantage in offensive threat and defensive resistance. With a clear disparity in expected goals and ball control, Spain is positioned to dictate the tempo. Saudi Arabia will likely need to absorb sustained pressure and capitalize on limited transitions to disrupt Spain's established rhythm.

Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
ESPKSA
PossessionDefendingSet piecesThreat
AxisESPKSA
Possession64.1%51.7%
Defending7.9 resistance4.9 resistance
Set pieces19.2%12.9%
Threat2.03 xG/match0.49 xG/match
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure

Where it'll be decided

The central corridor remains the primary focal point for both sides. While Spain and Saudi Arabia heavily concentrate their attacking play through the middle, Saudi Arabia's tendency to target the right wing could test Spain's defensive structure in that channel.

Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
ESP attack %KSA concedes %Left wing117Central7981Right wing11121% overlap
P4 · Who to watch
system-led

Who to watch

Spain and Saudi Arabia both rely on high-frequency box penetration to dictate their attacking systems. Spain's ability to convert territory into consistent shot volume will be tested against Saudi Arabia's aggressive high press, which aims to disrupt buildup play before it reaches the final third.

Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Spainsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
ESP are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
S
Shot volume
team tactic
Shots100th
ESP become the watch if their system turns territory into repeat shots.
Contain it by forcing low-value shots; the cost is conceding field position.
Saudi Arabiasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
KSA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
P
First pressure
team tactic
PPDA pressure82th
KSA can tilt the watch read if the first press turns buildup into rushed clearances.
Break it by playing over the first line; the cost is fighting for second balls.