World Cup 2026: Spain coasts past Austria behind Mikel Oyarzabal brace, into Round of 16

Spain advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable victory over Austria on July 2, 2026, played in Inglewood, California. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace to lead Spain's attack in the Group Stage match. The win demonstrated Spain's depth and collective strength rather than reliance on a single superstar.