Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday. The victory sent Spain into the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spain controlled the match from the opening whistle. Midfielder Mikel Oyarzabal broke the deadlock in the 36th minute. He finished a precise pass from defender Marc Cucurella to give Spain a 1-0 lead. Spain continued to press forward and created several chances before halftime.
Spain extended the advantage after the break. Right-back Pedro Porro scored in the 66th minute with a powerful header from a cross by Alex Baena. The goal made the score 2-0 and further weakened Austria’s resistance.
Mikel Oyarzabal added his second goal in the 89th minute. He slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner after another assist from Marc Cucurella. The strike sealed the 3-0 result.
Austria created limited opportunities. The team, coached by Ralf Rangnick, failed to trouble Spain’s defense consistently. Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made several saves but could not prevent the three goals. Austria exited the tournament after a solid group stage performance.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team’s display. He noted the importance of meeting high expectations in the knockout stage.
Mikel Oyarzabal expressed satisfaction after his brace. He highlighted the team’s focus on turning around earlier results in the tournament.
Spain will face the winner of Portugal versus Croatia in the last 16. The team showed strong form throughout the match and maintained possession effectively. The clean sheet added to their defensive solidity in the competition.
