De la Fuente: Oyarzabal can make history for Spain
Spain's head coach praised Mikel Oyarzabal's remarkable performance and statistics following the World Cup victory against Saudi Arabia.
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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has spoken highly of forward Mikel Oyarzabal following the 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup. The player was instrumental in the victory, contributing two goals and an assist.
This footballer has a great influence on the team's game. I believe he can make history for the Spanish national team. He has stunning statistics. We are very satisfied with his numbers. Luis de la Fuente
The dominant performance has bolstered Spain's standing in the group stage. Oyarzabal's efficiency in the final third has been a significant boost for the team, solidifying his role as a crucial asset under De la Fuente's management.
Spain's campaign continues on June 26, when they are set to face Uruguay in their next group stage fixture.