Spain defeats Austria 3-0 to advance to World Cup Round of 16

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Spain defeats Austria 3-0 to advance to World Cup Round of 16
Summary

Spain secured a 3-0 victory over Austria in their World Cup knockout match in Los Angeles on July 2. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring, followed by a goal from Pedro Porro. Oyarzabal netted again to seal the win. Spain's dominant performance follows a series of concerns during the group stage, showcasing their potential as serious contenders. The team recorded their fourth consecutive clean sheet, with Unai Símon breaking the record for the most World Cup minutes without conceding a goal.

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  • Mikel Oyarzabal scores two goals for Spain.
  • Pedro Porro nets his first international goal.
  • Spain maintains a perfect defensive record with four clean sheets.
  • Spain's next match is against Portugal in the Round of 16.
  • Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo also deliver strong performances.
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  • 9:04 PMYahoo SportsSpain 3-0 Austria, World Cup 2026: La Roja advance to Round of 16 with dominant win
  • 9:00 PMYahoo SportsSpain 3-0 Austria: La Roja cruise into last 16 thanks to Oyarzabal double
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Spain have secured their spot in the last 16 of this year’s World Cup, as they picked up a 3-0 win over Austria in a game where they never really looked threatened.Marc Cucurella appeared to open th...

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