Spain starts Lamine Yamal against Saudi Arabia in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Spain faces Saudi Arabia in Atlanta at 7 p.m. on Matchday 2 of Group H. Lamine Yamal returns to the starting XI after a thigh injury, joining teammates Dani Olmo and Álex Baena. This follows Spain's previous 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, making a win essential to improve their World Cup prospects. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Lamine Yamal returns to the lineup for Spain.
- •Match between Spain and Saudi Arabia is underway.
- •Pedro Porro starts at right-back for Spain.
- •Spain previously drew 0-0 against Cape Verde.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Spain-Saudi Arabia: La Roja XI, decision made on Yamal
"The first World Cup match of the evening kicks off at 7 p.m. Saudi Arabia faces Spain in Atlanta on Matchday 2 of Group H.Back from his thigh injury, Lamine Yamal returns to the starting lineup.The Ba...
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