Spain reach last 16 after 3-0 win over Austria

Spain are through to the World Cup last 16 after beating Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, with Pedro Porro also on target, as Austria’s tournament ended in the round of 32.

Spain had an earlier Marc Cucurella effort ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper, but Oyarzabal broke the match open before half-time. Austria briefly threatened when Sasa Kalajdzic headed over after coming on, before Porro’s close-range header gave Spain control of the tie.

Oyarzabal completed the scoring late on from Cucurella’s delivery, strengthening his role as a key finisher in Luis de la Fuente’s side. The report also notes Spain’s continued defensive record at the tournament and a long unbeaten run in competitive matches inside 90 minutes, though those broader statistics should be cross-checked before publication.

Spain’s next opponent will be either Portugal or Croatia. For editors and supporters, the bigger question is whether this was simply a professional knockout win or the moment Spain began to look like a serious title contender.