Spain knocks out Austria 3-0 in World Cup knockout round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the World Cup knockout stage on July 2 in Los Angeles, advancing to the last 16. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, with Pedro Porro adding another goal. Spain dominated possession and consistently threatened Austria's defense throughout the match. Austria's brief defensive efforts were overshadowed by Spain's offensive prowess, including a disallowed goal and a shot hitting the crossbar. Spain will face either Portugal or Croatia in the next round.
- •Spain outclassed Austria during their World Cup match
- •Oyarzabal scored two goals; Porro contributed one
- •Match took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
- •Spain controlled the game and created multiple scoring opportunities
- •Next matchup will be against Portugal or Croatia
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — How Spain breezed to World Cup knockout stage win for 16 years
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — 'Wonderful game': Oyarzabal brace as Spain beat Austria 3-0
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
"Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace as contenders Spain defeated Austria 3-0 on Thursday to advance into the last 16 of the World Cup with a dominant showing. Real Sociedad's Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 39th minute, Pedro Porro headed the second in the 66th and Oyarzabal wrapped up matters in the 89th with his fourth goal of the tournament for the European champions.
"Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.Baena lifted a cross onto the head of Pedro Porro, who nodded in his first goal for Spain.
"Spain produced their best performance of the World Cup so far in California to secure their first knockout stage win since 2010 via a 3-0 thumping of Austria.A Mikel Oyarzabal brace either side of Ped...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:15 PMHow Spain breezed to World Cup knockout stage win for 16 years
Spain produced their best performance of the World Cup so far in California to secure their first knockout stage win since 2010 via a 3-0 thumping of Austria.A Mikel Oyarzabal brace either side of Ped...
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:34 PM'Wonderful game': Oyarzabal brace as Spain beat Austria 3-0
Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace as contenders Spain defeated Austria 3-0 on Thursday to advance into the last 16 of the World Cup with a dominant showing. Real Sociedad's Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 39th minute, Pedro Porro headed the second in the 66th and Oyarzabal wrapped up matters in the 89th with his fourth goal of the tournament for the European champions.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:06 PMSpain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.Baena lifted a cross onto the head of Pedro Porro, who nodded in his first goal for Spain.
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