In the group stage of the FIFA World Cup held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Spain faced Saudi Arabia. Spain took a 3-0 lead by 23 minutes and 02 seconds into the first half, with goals from Yamal and a brace from Oyarzabal. This marks the fastest 3-0 lead in FIFA World Cup history in 52 years.
The previous record was set in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final, when Germany led Brazil 3-0 after 23 minutes and 56 seconds.
The fastest 3-0 lead in FIFA World Cup history came during the 1974 FIFA World Cup group stage, when Yugoslavia took a 3-0 lead over Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) in 18 minutes. Yugoslavia led 6-0 at halftime and ultimately won 9-0.