Spain defeated Austria 3‑0 in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added his first international goal. Austria’s goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made several saves, but Spain’s sustained pressure broke through before halftime and they sealed the win with a second‑half goal.
The loss ended Austria’s tournament, marking their first World Cup knockout appearance since 1954. President Alexander Van der Bellen praised the team on social media, noting the country’s support despite the defeat. Spain advanced to the Round of 16 with four clean sheets, maintaining their status as a title favourite and awaiting the winner of the Portugal‑Croatia match.