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Padraig Whelan·21 Juni 2026
FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Spain v Saudi Arabia 🇪🇸🇸🇦

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Padraig Whelan·21 Juni 2026

After false starts in their opening games, both Spain and Saudi Arabia will aim to pick up their first FIFA World Cup 26™ wins when they meet at Atlanta Stadium.
This is what to expect from the contest.
Spain and Saudi Arabia meet in their second Group H fixtures after picking up a point apiece in their first outings.
La Roja were on the receiving end of one of the biggest World Cup™ shocks of all time when, despite creating plenty of opportunities, they failed to break down a stubborn and resilient Cabo Verde defence in a 0-0 draw.
Saudi Arabia were unluckier not to get off to a winning start, Abdulelah Al-Amri gave them a lead against Uruguay which they held until the final 10 minutes before finally conceding in a 1-1 stalemate.

Ferran Torres will be desperate for an opportunity to put things right as he was perhaps the guiltiest Spanish party of spurning chances to avoid embarrassment in their opener but suggestions are that he'll make way for Dani Olmo.
Lamine Yamal appeared off the bench but it remains to be seen if he is fit enough to start. If he is, it will represent a huge boost to the European Championship holders' prospects.
Much of Saudi Arabia's attacking threat will come from the left and in particular Salem Al-Dawsari.
Frustrated by Spain's opening day failures in front of goal? This should provide all the inspiration required.







































