Spain Meets Saudi Arabia in Group H World Cup Match

M. ET. Spain enters the Group H fixture with three points after a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde on June 15.

Saudi Arabia arrives with two points following its 1-1 result against Uruguay the same day. Spain recorded seven shots on target in the Cape Verde match but could not score. Lamine Yamal made his World Cup debut in the 72nd minute of that game.

Saudi Arabia took a 1-0 lead against Uruguay when Abdulelah Al-Amri scored in the 41st minute. Uruguay equalized through Maximiliano Araújo in the 80th minute after registering 10 shots on goal. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said the team must be more clinical against organized defenses.

He noted that Spain lacked sharpness, speed, and ball distribution in the opening match. De la Fuente also said Lamine Yamal is recovering and showing his touch and finesse again. He added that Yamal's minutes will depend on the game situation.

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his team played well in the first half against Uruguay but was not satisfied with the second-half performance. He said the side aims to improve and cover spaces better against Spain. Donis stated that Lamine Yamal's one-vs-one ability makes Spain a different team.

M. ET, Spain boarded a bus heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. m. ET. Saudi Arabia will wear white jerseys. FIFA holds the Saudi flag above the ground during matches because of the religious significance of the Shahada.

The match will be broadcast on FOX, Fubo, and the Fox One App. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Peacock. Spain is ranked No. 2 among tournament favorites. Cape Verde is ranked No.

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