Spain secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria, advancing to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at Los Angeles Stadium in the United States.

Oyarzabal Shines Again

The match saw Spain take the lead in the 36th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal found the net, finishing off a well-placed pass from Marc Cucurella. This goal marked Oyarzabal's third of the tournament and his 16th in his last 16 appearances for the national team. Spain dominated the first half with their fluid passing and the persistent threat posed by Lamine Yamal on the right flank. Austria's defense, marshaled by David Alaba, struggled to contain Spain's attacking prowess. The first half ended with Spain leading 1-0, a scoreline that could have been more significant had it not been for several crucial saves by Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.

Spain's Control Continues

The second half mirrored the first, with Spain maintaining control and keeping Austria largely confined to their own half. Despite Ralf Rangnick's attempts to inject fresh energy into the Austrian side with substitutes like Marko Arnautovic and Sasa Kalajdzic, the team found it difficult to establish any meaningful possession or create scoring opportunities. Spain extended their lead in the 66th minute when Pedro Porro scored his first senior international goal, heading in Alex Baena's cross from the left.

Spain capped off their performance with a third goal in the 89th minute, as Oyarzabal netted his second of the match, again assisted by Cucurella. This victory not only eliminated Austria from the tournament but also extended Spain's unbeaten streak in regular time to 33 matches, dating back to a friendly loss against Colombia in March 2024. With this win, Spain now looks forward to facing either Portugal or Croatia in the next round.