Spain-Austria 3-0, the report cards of the round of 32 of the World Cup
A brace from Oyarzabal and winged full-backs: La Roja overwhelms Austria and is a candidate for the title. Performance analysis that made the difference.
Spain overwhelmed Austria 3-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, qualifying for the quarterfinals with an authority that projects them among the favorites to win the title. A brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedri closed the game in the first half, while the defense, led by Marc Cucurella and Pedro Porro in an offensive version, canceled out any Austrian ambitions. Coach Luis de la Fuente saw his team play proactive and spectacular , with the full-backs turning into wingers and constantly creating danger.
