Spain 4–0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 Group H Match Report
Group Stage · Group H · Matchday 2
Spain
4 – 0
Saudi Arabia
FINAL
Spain claimed all three points by an emphatic 4-goal margin, a result that was expected given the pre-match ELO ratings. Spain entered this fixture as favorites.
Pre-match win probabilities based on ELO ratings gave Spain a 90% chance of winning versus 10% for Saudi Arabia.
Today's Matches & Predictions
ELO Rating Impact
This result has updated both teams' ELO ratings, which feed directly into the win probability model for future matches.
| Team | Pre-Match | Change | New ELO | Global Rank | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2060 | ▼ -14 | 2046 | #6 | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1670 | ▲ +6 | 1676 | #35 | 1.8% |
ELO ratings updated using FIFA K-factor 60 with goal-difference multiplier. Changes reflect match result vs pre-match expectation.
Group H Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain ✓ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Uruguay ✓ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0 | 1 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 4 | Cabo Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0 | 1 |
✓ = currently qualifying for Round of 32
Next Up
- Spain vs Uruguay — 2026-06-26 (Miami)
- Saudi Arabia vs Cabo Verde — 2026-06-26 (Atlanta)
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