Lamine Yamal, who came off the bench for Spain in its opening match, is expected to start against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

Spain and Saudi Arabia will lock horns in Atlanta as both sides look for their maiden win in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spain was held to a goalless draw by debutant Cape Verde, while a late equaliser by Uruguay saw Saudi Arabia settle for a point in its opening group-stage match.

Ahead of the clash between the European and Asian heavyweight, Sportstar looks ate the dynamics of the two sides and how they could line-up on Sunday.

Spain vs Saudi Arabia head-to-head record

• Played: 2
• Spain: 2
• Saudi Arabia: 0
• Draw: 0

Spain vs Saudi Arabia form guide

Spain: D-W-D-D-W

• Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
• Peru 1-3 Spain
• Spain 1-1 Iraq
• Spain 0-0 Egypt
• Spain 3-0 Serbia

Saudi Arabia: D-D-W-L-L

• Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
• Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal
• Puerto Rico 0-3 Saudi Arabia
• Ecuador 2-1 Saudi Arabia
• Serbia 2-1 Saudi Arabia

Spain vs Saudi Arabia Predicted XI

Spain: Simon — Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsi Llorente — Fabian, Rodri, Pedri, Olmo — Ferran, Oyarzabal, Yamal

Saudi Arabia: Al Owais — Al Tambakti, Lajami, Al Amri — Abdulhamid, Kanno, Alkhaibari, Al-Harbi — Al-Juwayr, Al-Buraikan, Al-Dawsari.

Published on Jun 21, 2026