Spain 3-0 Austria World Cup 2026: Who Scored and What Happens Next
Spain beat Austria 3-0 at the World Cup on July 2. Oyarzabal scored twice, Porro once. Simple match summary - goals, key moments, next opponent.
Spain beat Austria 3-0 at the 2026 World Cup on July 2. The game was a knockout match - the losing team goes home.
Spain move on to the next round. Austria are out.
Final score
Spain 3 - Austria 0
| Minute | Who scored | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 36’ | Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain |
| 66’ | Pedro Porro | Spain |
| 89’ | Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain |
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals. Pedro Porro scored one with a header.
Where was the game?
Los Angeles - at the stadium in Inglewood, California (SoFi Stadium).
This was a Round of 16 match. That means the last 16 teams left in the World Cup. Win and you stay. Lose and your tournament is over.
What happened - in simple words
First half - Spain take the lead
Spain controlled the ball from the start. Austria barely attacked.
Spain had several chances early. Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made important saves.
At minute 36, Marc Cucurella passed from the left side. Mikel Oyarzabal tapped the ball in from close range. 1-0 Spain.
Austria almost equalized right after a substitute came on - Saša Kalajdžić headed the ball over the bar from a good position. That was their best chance.
At half-time: Spain 1-0 Austria.
Second half - Spain pull away
Spain kept pressing. Lamine Yamal had a shot that David Alaba cleared off the goal line - Austria’s captain saved a certain goal.
At minute 66, Álex Baena crossed the ball. Pedro Porro headed it past the goalkeeper. 2-0 Spain.
Austria tried to fight back but did not manage a single shot on target in the whole game.
At minute 89, Oyarzabal scored again - a calm finish into the corner after another pass from Cucurella. 3-0.
Full time. Spain win comfortably.
By the numbers (easy version)
| Spain | Austria | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 10 | 0 |
| Ball possession | About 64% | About 36% |
Spain were clearly the better team. Austria never really threatened the Spanish goal.
What does this mean?
Spain - the defending European champions - are still in the World Cup.
They will play the winner of Portugal vs Croatia next. That game is also part of this knockout round.
If Spain win their next match, they reach the quarterfinals - the last 8 teams.
Who is Mikel Oyarzabal?
The man of the match. He plays for Real Sociedad in Spain and scores for the national team when it matters. Two goals today, both at important moments - the first to break the deadlock, the last to seal the win.
Quick summary
- Result: Spain 3-0 Austria
- Date: July 2, 2026
- Stage: World Cup Round of 16 (last 16)
- Goals: Oyarzabal (2), Porro (1)
- Next for Spain: Winner of Portugal vs Croatia
Austria go home. Spain keep dreaming of the trophy.