Watch the clinical finishing and technical mastery from La Roja's historic performance:
Costa Rica was held without a single shot on goal—a feat achieved only once before in a World Cup since 1966.
This was the most goals Spain has ever scored in a single World Cup match.
At 18 years and 110 days, Gavi became the youngest World Cup goalscorer since Pelé in 1958.
Spain’s opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium was a historic display of technical dominance, resulting in a record-breaking over Costa Rica. The match was defined by "Tiki-Taka" perfection, with Spain maintaining 82% possession and completing over 1,000 passes . Match Overview and Key Moments