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Saudi Arabia coach Donis calls for realism after Spain loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia coach Donis calls for realism after Spain loss

Summary

Saudi Arabia suffered a 4-0 defeat to Spain in a World Cup match on June 21. Coach Georgios Donis expressed pride in his players despite the significant loss, highlighting quick goals conceded early in the match as a source of insecurity. The Saudi team, having drawn 1-1 with Uruguay in their first game, has a chance to advance in their next group stage match against Cape Verde. Donis rejected suggestions of fear impacting his players, instead attributing the poor performance to the circumstances of the match.

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By the Numbers

•Saudi Arabia lost 4-0 to Spain in World Cup play.
•Lamine Yamal scored the first goal for Spain.
•Saudi Arabia needs a win against Cape Verde to advance.
•Coach Georgios Donis took charge in April.
•The team previously drew with Uruguay in their opening match.

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8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson

What they're saying

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Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he remains "proud" of his players as he called for realism in the wake of a 4-0 World Cup thrashing by Spain on Sunday."I'm proud of everything the players do every day, I am not going to lose my pride in the players after a poor result," said Donis, who only took charge in April.
— Yahoo Sports

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