Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal has extended his extraordinary national‑team form, delivering yet another decisive performance as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia. His display earned him the FIFA Man of the Match award, adding to a remarkable run of consistency.
Spain’s 0–0 draw against Cape Verde remains the only match in his last 13 where he did not register a goal or assist. As of Sunday, 21 June 2026, Oyarzabal has produced:
- 14 goals
- 7 assists
- 21 goal contributions in 21 games
Only one match without a G/A in his last 13 and he immediately returned to form.
Reacting to Oyarzabal’s Man of the Match award, Lamine Yamal said the forward fully deserved it and expressed happiness for his teammate. Yamal also spoke about scoring in his first World Cup start, calling it a dream moment.
He dedicated his goal to his mother, girlfriend, family, friends, and the people of Mataró, highlighting how special the moment was for him.
