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Next Game: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia - Saturday, June 27 at 1am in World Cup
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Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Luis de la Fuente’s Lamine Yamal masterplan is ready for Uruguay
Sports Mole looks at how Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia has handed Luis de la Fuente the perfect Lamine Yamal blueprint ahead of their Group H decider against Uruguay.21:05
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Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Pre-World Cup fears linger as Lamine Yamal fires back at Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane after debut goal
Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal against Saudi Arabia, but Spain's management of the teenager raises questions ahead of the knockouts.19:25
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Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia player ratings: Lamine Yamal makes immediate impact as Mikel Oyarzabal stars
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.19:10
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Sunday's World Cup predictions and previews including Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup matches, including Spain vs. Saudi Arabia.Jun 21, 00:00
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Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's 2026 World Cup clash between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.Jun 20, 23:25
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Team News: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Spain and Saudi Arabia.Jun 20, 17:00
Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams ready to turn sterile possession into World Cup statement
Sports Mole breaks down Spain’s 27-shot, zero-goal frustration against Cape Verde, and explains the simple fixes Luis de la Fuente can make for Saudi Arabia.Jun 20, 12:45
2026 World Cup: Spain's chances of success this summer assessed after drab draw
Sports Mole's Football Editor Matt Law and Site Coordinator Ben Knapton discuss Spain's current situation at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 19, 15:10
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Saudi Arabia lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash after encouraging group opener
Sports Mole looks at how Saudi Arabia could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Spain.Jun 19, 09:44
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Spain lineup vs. Saudi Arabia: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash including Lamine Yamal decision
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Saudi Arabia.Jun 19, 09:44
Preview:Spain vs Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Spain and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 19, 09:39
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Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup clash between Spain and Saudi Arabia, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two teams.Jun 19, 07:46
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Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: 'We made their goalkeeper the star' - Uruguay's self-criticism after frustrating draw
Marcelo Bielsa and his players were left frustrated after Uruguay's 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia in their 2026 World Cup opener.Jun 16, 05:34
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Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay player ratings: Al-Owais shines as Bielsa's men are held in Group H opener
Jun 16, 01:54
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Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Monday's 2026 World Cup clash between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Miami.Jun 15, 00:01
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Monday's World Cup predictions and previews including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Monday's World Cup 2026 fixtures, including Spain vs. Cape Verde and Belgium vs. Egypt.Jun 15, 00:00
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Team News: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.Jun 14, 23:00
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Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay: Predicted XI for Marcelo Bielsa's side in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Uruguay could line up in their 2026 World Cup contest with Saudi Arabia.Jun 13, 16:39
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay: Predicted XI for Georgios Donis' side in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Saudi Arabia could line up in their 2026 World Cup contest with Uruguay.Jun 13, 16:39
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Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 13, 16:21
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