Round of 32
Spain 3-0 Austria
Spain were far too strong for Austria and won 3-0, with 2 goals from Mikel Oyarzabal, for their first World Cup knockout win since they won the trophy in 2010.
How the match went
This was a comfortable, professional win, and it means a lot to Spain.
It was their first World Cup knockout win since 2010, the year they won the whole tournament.
Spain were in control from the start, and Austria could not compete with them.
Their forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the 36th minute to make it 1-0, and that was the score at half-time.
Austria needed a big second half, but Spain just kept the ball and stayed calm.
Then their defender Pedro Porro scored in the 66th minute to make it 2-0.
The win looked certain now, and Austria could not come back to win it.
Oyarzabal then scored again in the 89th minute to make it 3-0 and get his 2nd goal of the game.
The truth is Spain were far too strong and in control the whole way, and they made it look very easy.
It sends a warning to every other team still in the tournament.
Austria can be proud of their tournament, but they were simply beaten by a much better team.
Key moments
- ⚽ 36' Oyarzabal (Spain)
- ⚽ 66' Porro (Spain)
- ⚽ 89' Oyarzabal (Spain)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Thursday, July 2
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Los Angeles time)
- Stage
- Round of 32
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
What's next for Spain?
Spain are through to the round of 16, and they look like real contenders again.
Next they play Portugal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026, and that is a huge game.
Portugal have Cristiano Ronaldo and won right at the very end, so Spain will need to be at their best.
But after the performance they delivered against Austria, they will arrive in Arlington very confident.
Austria are going home
Austria are out of the World Cup, beaten by a much stronger team.
They tried hard, but Spain were simply too good for them.
They could not create many chances, and 3-0 was a fair result.
They go home able to be proud of reaching the knockout round.
Common questions
Where and when was Spain vs Austria played?
The game was played on July 2, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA. It was a round of 32 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of Spain vs Austria?
Spain won 3-0. It was 1-0 at half-time, and Spain added 2 more goals in the second half for a strong win against a very good team.
Who scored for Spain against Austria?
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored. Oyarzabal scored in the 36th and 89th minutes, and Porro scored in the 66th minute.
How good were Spain against Austria?
Very good. Spain were in control the whole way and never looked in trouble. It was an easy 3-0 win.