Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Mikel Oyarzabal, the Spanish forward, scored in the 36th minute assisted by fellow Spaniard Marc Cucurella and again in the 89th minute; Pedro Porro, the Spanish defender, headed home in the 66th minute assisted by Spaniard Álex Baena.
Spain controlled possession and territory throughout, maintaining pressure with patient build-up and effective wing play while Austria defended compactly but offered limited threat, resulting in a straightforward dominant performance from the Europeans.
Spain advanced from Group H as winners with seven points and a +5 goal difference after two wins and one draw. The victory extends Spain’s strong tournament form with a clean sheet and progression to the Round of 16.
Spain will face the winner of Portugal or Croatia on July 6 in the Round of 16.