Yamal, Olmo and Baena start for Spain against Saudi Arabia
The starting lineups for the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Spain and Saudi Arabia have been confirmed.
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Spain and Saudi Arabia have confirmed their starting lineups for today's 2026 World Cup encounter in Atlanta. Following a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has opted to include Porro at right-back, while Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Alex Baena will operate in the attacking midfield roles.
Saudi Arabia manager Georgios Donis, coming off a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, has bolstered his defensive line by bringing in Lajami as part of a three-man central defense. Nasser Al-Dawsari has been deployed in the heart of the midfield.
Starting lineups:
Spain: Simon — Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella — Pedri, Rodri — Yamal, Olmo, Baena — Oyarzabal.
Saudi Arabia: Al-Owais — Abdulhamid, Al-Tambakti, Lajami, Al-Amri, Al-Harbi — N. Al-Dawsari, Al-Khaibari, Al-Juwayr — Al-Buraikan, S. Al-Dawsari.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 Kyiv time.