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Saudi Arabia falters against Spain in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia falters against Spain in World Cup match

Summary

Saudi Arabia faced Spain in their World Cup match on Sunday, falling behind 4-0 early in the second half. The team's struggle was marked by only three shots throughout the match, in stark contrast to Spain's 22. Despite this setback, Saudi Arabia still has a chance to advance in the tournament, needing a win against Cape Verde next. Coach Georgios Donis expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back from this demoralizing defeat, emphasizing the need for improvement.

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By the Numbers

•Saudi Arabia lost 4-0 to Spain in World Cup match on June 21.
•Spain recorded 22 shots compared to Saudi Arabia's three.
•Saudi Arabia must win against Cape Verde to advance.
•Coach Georgios Donis aims to restore team confidence for the next match.
•The team features players primarily from the Saudi Pro League.

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8:54 PMYahoo Sports — After spending billions, Saudi Arabia gets a World Cup wake-up call against Spain

What they're saying

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Sitting on the bench, Saudi Arabia striker Saleh Al-Shehri could only put his head in his hands as Spain extended its lead to 4-0 early into the second half at the World Cup. Saudi Arabia had always been a heavy underdog against the European champion. After all, in 2022, Saudi Arabia had famously defeated Argentina in the World Cup.
— Yahoo Sportsby R.J. RICO

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