The Spanish national team faces Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup with Lamine Yamal as starter. Lamine Yamal starts as a starter in the match against Saudi Arabia for the first time in the 2026 World Cup after recovering from a muscle injury.

What has changed in the starting eleven?

Luis de la Fuente makes three more changes in the starting eleven: Pedro Porro takes the place of Marcos Llorente, Dani Olmo enters for Fabian Ruiz and Álex Baena instead of Gavi.

What is Saudi Arabia's plan?

Saudi Arabia confirms the defensive plan announced by its coach, Greek Georgios Donis, to play a defensive match and starts with five defenders.

What is Spain's starting eleven?

Spain's starting eleven consists of: Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodrigo, Pedri, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal and Baena.

PlayerPosition
Unai SimónGoalkeeper
Pedro PorroDefender
CubarsíDefender
LaporteDefender
CucurellaDefender
RodrigoMidfielder
PedriMidfielder
Dani OlmoMidfielder
Lamine YamalForward
OyarzabalForward
BaenaForward