Spain thrashes Austria and the press proclaims it as a candidate

Spain crushed Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium and certified its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a performance that rewrote expectations for the team. Mikel Oyarzabal was the undisputed protagonist of the night, scoring a double that broke down the Austrian defense and demonstrating an unstoppable scoring instinct. Pedro Porro put the icing on the cake with a header, closing a score that reflects the tactical and physical superiority of La Roja during the ninety minutes.

The Spanish attack worked like a perfect machine, taking advantage of every opportunity to punish an opponent who never managed to establish itself in the rival field. The true symbol of this victory, however, was the resurrection of in midfield. The Spanish press has not hesitated to describe his performance as "colossal", pointing out his return as the differential factor that was missing for Spain to aspire to the top.