Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Round: Round of 32
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
Full Time: Spain 3-0 Austria
Spain vs Austria ended in a dominant 3-0 victory as Spain secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added another goal in a one-sided knockout clash. Spain controlled possession from start to finish and never allowed Austria to threaten.
Oyarzabal Leads Spain to Comfortable Victory
Spain took control early with their trademark passing football. Austria defended deep but struggled to stop Spain’s attacking movement.
The breakthrough arrived in the 36th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal found the net after sustained Spanish pressure. Although Austria tried to respond after the break, Spain continued to dictate the tempo.
Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage in the 66th minute with a well-taken finish. Later, Oyarzabal completed his brace to seal an impressive 3-0 victory and send Spain safely into the next round.
Goalscorers
- 36′ Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)
- 66′ Pedro Porro (Spain)
- Late Second Half Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)
Spain vs Austria: Match Statistics
Spain dominated every key area of the contest.
- Shots: Spain 22, Austria 5
- Shots on Target: Spain 10, Austria 0
- Possession: Spain 65%, Austria 35%
- Passes: Spain 611, Austria 329
- Pass Accuracy: Spain 91%, Austria 83%
- Fouls: Spain 8, Austria 15
- Yellow Cards: Spain 0, Austria 1
- Red Cards: None
- Offsides: Spain 2, Austria 5
- Corners: Spain 9, Austria 0
Austria failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match. Meanwhile, Spain’s midfield controlled possession with quick passing and intelligent movement.
Spain vs Austria: Starting Lineups
Spain (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Pau CubarsÃ, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella
Midfielders: MartÃn Zubimendi, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
Austria (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Alexander Schlager
Defenders: Stefan Posch, Kevin Danso, David Alaba, Phillipp Mwene
Midfielders: Nicolas Seiwald, Konrad Laimer, Patrick Wimmer, Christoph Baumgartner, Romano Schmid
Forward: Michael Gregoritsch
Spain vs Austria: Key Performers
Mikel Oyarzabal produced an outstanding performance by scoring twice and constantly troubling Austria’s defense. Pedro Porro was equally influential, scoring Spain’s second goal while also contributing at both ends of the pitch.
Pedri and MartÃn Zubimendi controlled midfield with excellent distribution, allowing Spain to maintain long spells of possession. At the back, Pau Cubarsà and Aymeric Laporte kept Austria’s attack quiet and helped Spain record another clean sheet.
For Austria, goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made several important saves despite the defeat. However, the Austrian attack struggled to create meaningful chances against Spain’s disciplined defense.
Spain vs Austria: Spain Set Up Portugal Clash
With this victory, Spain advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, where they will face Portugal on July 6, 2026 in one of the tournament’s most anticipated knockout matches.
Austria’s World Cup campaign comes to an end after a difficult evening against one of the competition’s strongest teams. Spain, meanwhile, continue to impress with their balance, depth, and attacking quality as they aim to lift another World Cup trophy.
Conclusion
Spain vs Austria showcased a complete performance from Luis de la Fuente’s side. Clinical finishing, dominant possession, and a solid defensive display ensured a comfortable 3-0 win. With confidence growing and a blockbuster meeting against Portugal next, Spain look well prepared for the challenges ahead in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
