Spain vs Saudi Arabia Prediction (21.06.2026)

Spain made the biggest surprise in the first round of the group stage after a goalless draw against debutant Cabo Verde. Naturally, they now need to correct this blunder. Otherwise, they have not lost in regular time for 31 consecutive official matches. This was Spain's fourth consecutive match at the World Finals without a victory, and the country has never had five consecutive matches without success at the World Cup, which they will aim to avoid now.

Saudi Arabia survived against Uruguay and managed a 1:1 draw. The Saudi goalkeeper made nine saves in this match, there were 14 corners and 27 shots towards and at his goal. Saudi Arabia has never started the World Cup with two consecutive matches without a loss in their seven participations so far, which they hope will happen now. Hope can be inspired by the fact that the only time Saudi Arabia advanced from the group stage was also in the USA in 1994, as well as the memory of their victory over Argentina in the last World Cup.

It is time for Spain to make a correction. The team is capable of much more than what was shown against Cabo Verde. They should not allow a second consecutive blunder on a major stage.

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