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Spain's national football team, 'La Roja,' roared back into contention at the FIFA World Cup 2026, dismantling Saudi Arabia with a dominant 4-0 victory yesterday in Atlanta. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal opened his World Cup account, while Mikel Oyarzabal bagged a crucial brace, putting Spain firmly atop Group H after an earlier surprising draw. This emphatic win was a strong statement of intent from the European champions, who were under pressure to deliver after their opening match. The decisive win comes after Spain stumbled in their World Cup opener, being held to a goalless draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde, sparking concerns about their title aspirations. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, heavily invested in football development ahead of hosting the 2034 World Cup, had shown resilience with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in their first match. However, the 'Green Falcons' were outmatched by Spain's clinical precision and overwhelming possession, failing to replicate their historic 2022 upset over Argentina. With Spain now leading Group H with four points, the qualification race intensifies. The 'La Roja' will face a tough challenge against Uruguay in their final group stage match, while Saudi Arabia needs a strong performance against Cape Verde to keep their knockout stage hopes alive. All eyes will be on the upcoming fixtures on June 26 to see which teams emerge from this tightly contested group to advance to the Round of 32.