2026 WC: Oyarzabal strikes twice as Spain blow Austria away to cruise into last 16
Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice on 36' and 89' minutes as Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles, securing their place in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Pedro Porro scored Spain's other goal on 66 minutes, his first for the national side.
Spain's victory was inspired by Lamine Yamal, and they will now face either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16 on Monday night in Dallas. Austria failed to manage a single shot on target, the first time this has happened in a World Cup knockout match since Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2014 final. Marc Cucurella had a goal disallowed on 29 minutes for an earlier foul on Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager. Cucurella also assisted Oyarzabal's first goal and set up Porro's headed second, before picking out Oyarzabal for his 17th goal in 16 starts for La Roja.
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Spain faced Austria in a highly anticipated World Cup match, with both teams vying for a spot in the last 16. The European champions showcased a
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