Spain Dominates Austria 3-0! Oyarzabal Nets Brace, La Roja Marches into World Cup Round of 16!
Spain Dominates Austria 3-0! Oyarzabal Nets Brace, La Roja Marches into World Cup Round of 16!
Spain's flawless run continues at FIFA World Cup 2026! Mikel Oyarzabal's two goals lead La Roja to a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in Inglewood, securing their spot in the Round of 16 without conceding a single goal.
Spain has asserted its dominance in the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Austria on Friday (July 3, 2026) in Inglewood, California. A brilliant performance saw Mikel Oyarzabal net two goals, with Pedro Porro adding another, propelling La Roja smoothly into the Round of 16.
Oyarzabal, who now has four goals in the tournament, opened the scoring in the 36th minute. His first goal came after Pedri's run up the middle, followed by Marc Cucurella's precise low cross, which Oyarzabal met with a simple finish. Cucurella was instrumental, assisting both of Oyarzabal's strikes, highlighting Spain's cohesive attacking play.
The second half saw Pedro Porro double Spain's lead in the 66th minute with his first-ever goal for the national team, effectively sealing the win. La Roja's superiority was clear, outshooting Das Team 23-5 overall and landing 10 efforts on target. This victory continues Spain's remarkable defensive record; they have now outscored opponents 8-0 and remain one of only two teams (alongside Mexico) yet to concede a goal in this World Cup.
18-year-old star Lamine Yamal played a significant 85 minutes, marking his longest outing since recovering from a hamstring tear that ended his club season early. While he had a few near-misses in his attempt to add to his tournament goal tally, his presence was a positive sign for Spain. For Austria, the search for a knockout stage World Cup victory since 1954 continues, as they failed to significantly threaten Spain's defense.
Spain now eagerly awaits their Round of 16 opponent, who will be the winner of the clash between Portugal and Croatia. With their formidable form and watertight defense, Spain has firmly established itself as a strong contender in the tournament.
