The Spanish national team successfully bounced back from a goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opening match with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Group H of the 2026 World Cup. Spain's points in this match are as follows:
1. **Ramin Yamal's Presence**: Despite being only 18 years old, Yamal is an important player for Spain, making his first start against Saudi Arabia and scoring in the 10th minute. Although he has just returned from injury and has not yet fully regained his form, his performance shows that it does not seem to have affected him.
2. **Oyarzabal's return to form**: Oyarzabal showed his presence in the forward position, which had been a source of concern in Spain's attack, by scoring two goals. He overcame his slump in the first match and played the role of the scoring source Spain needed.
3. **Rodri's midfield dominance**: Rodri, the cornerstone of the midfield, had a 95% pass success rate against Saudi Arabia and won the ball eight times throughout the match. If his performance continues, Spain will become an even stronger team.
4. **Hard situation for Saudi Arabia**: With this loss, Saudi Arabia was forced into a difficult situation to advance through the group stage. They need to win against Cape Verde in the final match, but they must not let their guard down as Spain drew in the first match.
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