World Cup 2026: Spain lead Saudi Arabia at half-time (3-0)
Spain – Saudi Arabia has reached half-time at the 2026 World Cup, with Spain leading Saudi Arabia 3-0.

The numbers nevertheless paint a more nuanced first half. Spain had the ball with 84% possession and tried their luck more often, with 2 shots to 0 for Saudi Arabia. In the decisive area, the shots-on-target count stands at 0 for Spain and 0 for Saudi Arabia. The xG figures remain close, with 0.05 for Spain and 0.00 for Saudi Arabia.
First-half key moments
- Goal – Lamine Yamal (assist M. Oyarzabal) (Spain, 10th)
- Goal – M. Oyarzabal (assist A. Laporte) (Spain, 21st)
- Goal – M. Oyarzabal (assist D. Olmo) (Spain, 24th)
- Yellow card – S. Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia, 30th)
Spain must confirm their advantage
With this lead, Spain can approach the second half in a favorable position. The challenge now will be to hold on to that advantage without dropping too deep, while taking advantage of the spaces Saudi Arabia will have to leave as they look to get back into the match.
Saudi Arabia under pressure
For Saudi Arabia, the break must be used to correct what was missing in the final actions. Possession or volume will not be enough if the chances do not become clearer.
- 10'But - Lamine Yamal (passe M. Oyarzabal)
- 21'But - M. Oyarzabal (passe A. Laporte)
- 24'But - M. Oyarzabal (passe D. Olmo)
- 30'Carton jaune - S. Al Dawsari
- 46'Remplacement - Lamine Yamal (remplace Y. Pino)
- 46'Remplacement - M. Oyarzabal (remplace F. Torres)
- 46'Remplacement - A. Al Khaibari (remplace M. Kanno)
- 46'Remplacement - M. Al Juwayr (remplace A. Al Hamdan)
- 49'But - H. Tambakti
- 60'Carton jaune - M. Kanno
- 60'Remplacement - A. Al Amri (remplace A. Hejji)
- 60'Remplacement - F. Al Buraikan (remplace M. Abu Al Shamat)
- 61'Remplacement - D. Olmo (remplace M. Merino)
- 61'Remplacement - A. Baena (remplace N. Williams)
- 70'Remplacement - Pedri (remplace F. Ruiz)
- 90'Remplacement - N. Al Dawsari (remplace K. Al Ghannam)
- 90+2'VAR - F. Torres
- Tirs cadres : Spain 8 / Saudi Arabia 1
- Tirs : Spain 21 / Saudi Arabia 3
- Possession : Spain 66% / Saudi Arabia 34%
- Corners : Spain 6 / Saudi Arabia 1
- Fautes : Spain 10 / Saudi Arabia 2
- Cartons jaunes : Spain 0 / Saudi Arabia 2
- Passes : Spain 693 / Saudi Arabia 365
- Precision des passes : Spain 92% / Saudi Arabia 80%
- xG : Spain 2.78 / Saudi Arabia 0.14
| Team | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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