Spain 3–0: Spain vs Austria — World Cup 2026 Report

Spain advanced to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Austria 3-0 in a decisive match held at SoFi Stadium. The victory showcased Spain's offensive prowess, as they took control of the game with three goals spread across the second half.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for Spain in the 36th minute, giving his side an early lead that they maintained into halftime. As the match resumed, Austria made a series of substitutions, bringing on N. Seiwald and X. Schlager at the start of the second half in an attempt to shift the momentum. However, it was Spain who would extend their advantage when Pedro Porro netted the second goal in the 66th minute.

Oyarzabal struck again in the 89th minute, sealing the match with his second goal and Spain's third of the day. Austria’s S. Posch received a yellow card in the 83rd minute, adding to the frustration for the team as they struggled to contain Spain's attacking play. Spain made further substitutions in the latter stages of the game, with Lamine Yamal, A. Baena, and D. Olmo entering the fray.

With this win, Spain secured their place in the next round and demonstrated their potential as strong contenders in this tournament. Austria, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this defeat as they exit the competition earlier than expected. Spain will look forward to their upcoming match, riding high on this impressive performance.