Spain crush Austria 3-0 to storm into World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Spain secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria, with Oyarzabal starring in a commanding attacking display.
🔥 Strong start and early control
Spain booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 3-0 win over Austria at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA ⚽🏆.
From the opening minutes, La Roja showed clear intent, controlling possession and dictating the rhythm of the game, while Austria struggled to create meaningful attacking threats.
⭐ Oyarzabal opens the scoring, Porro doubles the lead
Mikel Oyarzabal broke the deadlock in the 36th minute after a well-worked team move, finishing clinically to give Spain a deserved lead before halftime 🔥.
In the second half, Spain continued to apply pressure, and Pedro Porro added the second goal in the 66th minute with a precise finish following a sharp attacking sequence down the right flank.
🔥 Oyarzabal seals the hat-trick win
Oyarzabal returned in the final minutes to score his second and Spain’s third goal in the 89th minute, completing a brilliant personal performance and sealing a dominant victory for La Roja ⚽🔥.
His brace underlined Spain’s attacking efficiency and their ability to finish games strongly in high-pressure knockout matches.
⚖️ Controversial disallowed goal
The match also saw controversy after a goal scored by Marc Cucurella was disallowed by the referee, sparking protests from Spanish players and staff. However, the decision did not change the outcome of the match.
🏆 Spain eye deeper World Cup run
With this victory, Spain continue their strong World Cup campaign and will now face either Portugal or Croatia in the Round of 16, setting up a potential blockbuster clash in the next stage.
La Roja had previously topped their group in the opening stage, reinforcing their status as one of the tournament favorites for the 2026 World Cup title.
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