Spain starts Lamine Yamal against Saudi Arabia in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:29 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Spain starts Lamine Yamal against Saudi Arabia in World Cup match
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 2:29 PMYahoo Sports🚨 Spain-Saudi Arabia: La Roja XI, decision made on Yamal
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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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