Spain Dominates Austria 3-0 to Reach World Cup Last 16

Spain secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday, confidently advancing to the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. The European champions delivered a typically dominant performance in Los Angeles, slicing through the Austrian defense with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal, who scored a brace, and a header from Pedro Porro.

The match, played at the Los Angeles Stadium, saw Spain control possession throughout. While their margin of victory could have been wider, with a disallowed goal and a shot hitting the woodwork, their superiority was never in doubt. The win sets up an enticing round-of-16 clash against either Portugal or Croatia.

Spain applied pressure consistently in the first half, creating numerous chances. After a goalless period where Alexander Schlager made a notable save against Oyarzabal, Spain's defense finally broke in the 36th minute. A cross from Marc Cucurella found Oyarzabal, who calmly scored past the goalkeeper.

In the second half, Spain continued their offensive pressure. Pedro Porro extended the lead in the 66th minute with a header from an Alex Baena cross. Oyarzabal sealed the victory in the 89th minute, tapping in a precise cross from Cucurella. The crowd responded with "Oles" as the final minutes ticked down, with attention already turning to a tougher challenge ahead.