Mikel Oyarzabal nets two goals, assist as Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0

Mikel Oyarzabal recorded two goals and an assist within the first 25 minutes of Spain's group‑stage match against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta, giving Spain a 4‑0 lead.

The performance made Oyarzabal "only the second player since detailed statistics began in 1966 to be directly involved in three goals in a World Cup opening 25 minutes," after Hungary's László Fazekas in 1982. Spain's early dominance, aided by a revised line‑up from coach Luis de la Fuente, set the tone for the tournament and positioned Spain as a favorite for the knockout stage.