Spain defeats Austria 3-0, advances to World Cup round of 16 without conceding

On July 2, 2026, Spain beat Austria 3–0 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, to move into the World Cup round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added a third. The win kept Spain’s defense flawless for a fourth consecutive match in the tournament.

Coach Luis de la Fuente praised the team’s control of possession and efficient counter‑attacks, while Austria, led by Ralf Rangnick, failed to break through despite a more defensive setup. Spain now awaits the winner of the Portugal‑Croatia group match to determine its next opponent.