2026 World Cup: Spain Cruises Into Round of 16 With 3-0 Rout of Austria

Spain decisively advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, crushing Austria 3-0 in a commanding performance. The victory secured their place in the knockout stage after a dominant display at the Los Angeles Stadium.

Mikel Oyarzabal was the standout player for La Furia Roja, netting a brace, while Pedro Porro contributed the third goal. Spain controlled the game from the outset, with early chances from Lamine Yamal testing the Austrian goalkeeper, Alexander Schlager.

The deadlock was broken in the 36th minute when Oyarzabal converted a cutback from Cucurella. Spain nearly doubled their lead before halftime, but Schlager made further saves. Austria attempted a comeback in the second half, but their efforts, including a header from Sasa Kalajdzic, went wide.

Spain extended their lead in the 66th minute with a header from Pedro Porro off a Baena cross. Oyarzabal sealed the resounding victory in the 89th minute, scoring his second goal to complete the 3-0 rout. Spain now awaits the winner of the Portugal vs. Croatia duel in the next round, while Austria's World Cup campaign ends.