The Al Thumama Stadium witnessed Spain's tournament statement as La Roja dismantled Costa Rica 7-0, a victory that announced their quality and established early group stage control. Spain, whose possession-based approach has defined their football identity, arrived with confidence that their tactical sophistication would secure comfortable progression. Costa Rica, whose 2014 quarter-final achievement remains their tournament highlight, brought defensive discipline that Spanish quality would examine. The opening goal on 11 minutes came from Dani Olmo, whose composed finish following Pedri's pass demonstrated the technical quality that Spanish football produces. The goal's construction was pure La Roja class: patient buildup, intelligent movement, and clinical execution combining to break Costa Rican resistance. Marco Asensio's goal six minutes later, a low drive from the edge of the area, doubled Spanish advantage. Ferran Torres's penalty on 31 minutes made the contest appear one-sided before half-time. Torres's second goal on 54 minutes, a header from close range following Alvaro Morata's cross, continued Spanish dominance that Costa Rican defending could not address. Gavi's goal on 74 minutes, a volley that showcased the 18-year-old's technical excellence, demonstrated the generational talent that Spanish football continues to produce. Carlos Soler's goal on 90 minutes and Morata's stoppage-time finish completed the rout that announced Spain as genuine contenders. The final whistle confirmed Spain's statement while Costa Rica faced the group stage challenge that their opening result had created. Spain's seven goals demonstrated the quality that their possession-based approach produces when execution matches tactical ambition.