Ferran Torres does not start the match, but he is confirmed among those listed and should be on the Spain bench for the clash against Saudi Arabia this Sunday (21), in the second round of Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona striker is one of Luis de la Fuente’s main options to change the game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta.
Spain needs to win after the goalless draw with Cape Verde in the debut. Saudi Arabia arrives with morale after holding Uruguay 1-1.
Spain line-up confirmed
Luis de la Fuente selected the starting team in 4-2-3-1:
- Spain (4-2-3-1):Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri (captain); Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal.
Ferran Torresappears on the list of substitutes, alongside names like Nico Williams, Gavi and others. He could enter during the match to give speed and an eye for goal to the Spanish attack, which created many chances in its debut (27 shots), but did not convert.
Saudi Arabia line-up confirmed
Georgios Donis must maintain the base he played against Uruguay:
- Saudi Arabia (5-3-2):Mohammed Al-Owais; Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ali Lajami, Moteb Al-Harbi; Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Musab Al-Juwayr, Salem Al-Dawsari (captain); Firas Al-Buraikan and another attacker.
The Asian team prioritizes compact defense and counterattacks.
Where to watch live
In Brazil, transmission is exclusive toDisney+, with complementary options on Prime Video and YouTube CazéTV. Kick-off is scheduled for 1pm (Brasília time).
Ferran Torres’ role in Spanish strategy
Ferran Torres, with his versatility in attack, is an important weapon on the bench. Spain dominates games, but needs options to break through closed defenses like the Saudis. His entry could be decisive for the reaction in Group H, where La Roja occupies provisional third place.
Saudi Arabia (#61 in the FIFA ranking) is trying to repeat its good defensive performance and dreams of a historic campaign.
The referee is Brazilian Raphael Claus. The game in Atlanta should have extensive Spanish dominance, with Ferran Torres as a possible difference in the second half.