“Spain showed why they are among the favorites for the world title”
Spain produced a dominant display to defeat Austria 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, securing their place in the last 16 at SoFi Stadium in California.
The Spanish side controlled possession from the start and created several chances before Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute. Spain continued to press after the break, with Pedro Porro doubling the lead in the 66th minute before Oyarzabal added his second goal late in the match to complete his brace and seal the victory.
Austria struggled to trouble Spain’s defense and failed to register a shot on target throughout the game. Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made a number of saves, but Spain’s attacking quality and disciplined defending proved too strong.
The win sends Spain into the Round of 16, where they will face Portugal in one of the standout matches of the knockout stage. With confidence growing after another impressive all-round performance, Spain will be aiming to continue their push for World Cup glory.