Spain cruises past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup 2026 round of 16

Spain secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria. The Spanish team, after a somewhat sluggish start, found their rhythm in the second half, netting three goals to seal their progression.

Mikel Oyarzabal was the star of the match, scoring twice to lead the Spanish offense. His first goal came in the 36th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Marc Cucurella to give Spain a crucial lead. Pedro Porro extended Spain's advantage in the 66th minute with his first international goal, heading the ball into the net. Oyarzabal then completed his brace and the scoring in the 89th minute, ensuring a comfortable win.

Despite early efforts from players like Lamine Yamal, who was noted for his dynamic play but struggled to find the net, Spain's clinical finishing in the latter stages proved too much for the Austrian defense. The match, held in Los Angeles, saw Spain assert dominance after the initial phase, ultimately outclassing their opponents.

With this victory, Spain advances to the round of 16, where they will face the winner of the match between Portugal and Croatia. The Spanish team will be looking to maintain their momentum as they progress deeper into the tournament.