Spain defeats Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup round of 16

Spain secured a 3‑0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles during the 2026 World Cup group stage, guaranteeing a place in the round of 16 where they will meet Portugal. The win came despite forward Jamal having no direct goal or assist, while other Spanish players contributed with multiple assists and a goal.

Celebrity‑filled VIP sections watched the match, with journalist Fani Stipković sharing photos from the SoFi Stadium box alongside her husband Fernando Hierro and actors Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem. Stipković wrote on Instagram, "Postoje fotografije koje govore puno više od jedne utakmice. Hrvatsko srce, najbolje španjolsko društvo i još jedan nezaboravan dan na Svjetskom prvenstvu. Čestitke Španjolskoj!"