Spain Cruise Past Austria 3-0 to Reach World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Spain confirmed their status as one of the tournament favourites with a commanding 3-0 win over Austria at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Thursday night, booking their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.Mikel Oyarzabal was the star of the show, scoring twice, while Pedro Porro added a third with a well-placed header in the second half. Luis de la Fuente’s side, unbeaten in 35 consecutive matches, extended their remarkable defensive record — they still haven’t conceded a goal in this tournament.Spain broke the deadlock in the first half through Oyarzabal, after Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager had already denied several Spanish chances, including a Baena free-kick that struck the crossbar. In the second half, Porro doubled the lead with a header from a Baena cross, before Oyarzabal completed his brace with a composed finish assisted by Cucurella.Ralf Rangnick’s Austria, who had narrowly avoided elimination after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria, struggled to create clear chances against a well-organized Spanish defence, despite some promising moments from Arnautovic and Kalajdzic off the bench.Spain will now face the winner of Portugal vs Croatia in the round of 16, with the match scheduled for July 6 in Dallas.