Spain vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Oyarzabal bags brace as Spain end knockout hoodoo with 3-0 win

Spain vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mikel Oyarzabal scored his second goal in the 89th minute as Spain bagged a 3-0 win. Pedro Porro made it 2-0 in the 66th minute, converting Alex Baena's cross. Meanwhile, Oyarzabal opened the scoring for La Roja in the 36th minute.

Spain vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates with Gavi and Marc Cucerella after bagging his brace. (Getty Images via AFP)

Spain vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: European champions Spain broke their knockout curse with a 3-0 win against Austria in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 showdown in Los Angeles. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute, wrapping up a fine team move created by Pedri. The Real Sociedad converted Marc Cucurella's low cross to make it 1-0. Alex Baena almost scored a sensational goal before half-time, but his free-kick rattled the crossbar. The Spaniards began the second half on a dominant note and finally found ther second goal in the 66th minute, with Pedro Porro scoring a header in the 66th minute, courtesy of Baena's cross. Then Oyarzabal got his brace in the 89th minute, and it was another amazing team move. After a build-up from the back, Marc Cucerella sent a low cross, which Oyarzabal converted with ease, gifting his side a 3-0 victory....Read More

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• 3 Jul 2026, 02:29:30 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is full time! Done and dusted! SPAIN WIN!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is full time as the referee blows his whistle! Spain break their knockout curse and through to the Round of 16!

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:28:08 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Almost done for La Roja!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is almost full time as Spain edge closer to victory! It is almost confirmed for the La Roja!

  Spain 3-0 Austria, 96'

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:24:15 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Six minutes of added time!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Six minutes of added time! Spain lead 3-0! It is game over for Austria. Can they get a consolation goal here?

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:22:38 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: OYARZABALLLLLL! 3-0!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: OYAZABALLLL! Spain build from the back and its laid off for Cucurella who is free with acres of space on the left, he threads in a low cross, which is like a through ball between the right back and centre back. Oyarzabal runs in and is free, nobody is there. He slots it past the goalkeeper with ease!

  Spain 3-0 Austria, 89'

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:18:35 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Gavi comes on for Yamal

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal makes way for Gavi, after missing a golden chance to make it 3-0, Alaba's goal line clearance!

  Spain 2-0 Austria, 86'

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:16:51 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Gavi to come on soon!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain are spraying the ball around as they look to wrap up proceedings. Meanwhile, Gavi is on the sidelines, he will come on soon!

  Spain 2-0 Austria, 84'

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:14:31 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Warning for Grillitsch

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Grillitsch pushes a Spanish player over as he tries to take a quick free kick. The referee gives a warning.

  Spain 2-0 Austria, 76'

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:04:15 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 2 changes for Spain

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Action resumes! Also 2 changes for Spain! Torres and Merino replace Baena and Olmo.

  Spain 2-0 Austria, 71'

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:01:57 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: ESP in total control!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Time for the second hydration break, Spain lead 2-0, courtesy of Porro's goal in the 66th minute.

  Spain 2-0 Austria, 68'

• 3 Jul 2026, 02:00:09 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: PORRO SCORES! SPAIN ARE NOW 2-0 UP!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: OH YES! 2-0! PORRO SCORES!!!! WHERE DID HE ARRIVE FROM!! SPAIN HAVE BREATHING SPACE NOW!

  They are in total control!

  Build up on the left, Olmo fails to control properly in the edge of the box, Cucurella too. Baena is there, cuts it back, Porro is there, heads it past Schlager!

  Spain 2-0 Austria, 66'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:56:34 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria get close!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A good cross from Sabitzer, Kalajdzic is there, the substitute. Jumps high, above everyone, and his header goes over the crossbar.

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 61'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:52:32 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain maintain conrtol

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain are in total control! Porro sends in a cross, cut out by Chukwuemeka.

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 57'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:47:07 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Oyarzabal's header goes over!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another corner for Spain and Baena curls it in, Oyarzabal heads it over from 10 yards! It wasn't an easy chance though!

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 52'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:41:50 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal takes on 2 players

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Short free kick for Spain and more trickery from Yamal as he tries to get past two players in the box, down the right. Sabitzer manages to take care of it!

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 49'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:38:16 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Second half begins!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Second half begins! 2 changes for Austria. Chukwuemeka and Grillitsch come on for Seiwald and Schlager.

  Spain 1-0 Austria

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:21:22 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: HT! ESP LEAD!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is half-time! Spain lead, but they should have scored more! Yamal missed 2 good chances and that Baena freekick!

  Spain 1-0 Austria

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:18:52 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria get very lucky here!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Baena to take the free kick and he has a crack at goal, top left corner, blocked by the frame of the goal! WHAT A SHOT! AMAZING DIP! Lands for Yamal, shoots, but straight into the stomach of Schlager.

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 47'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:17:11 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 4 minutes of added time

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 4 minutes of added time ad Spain are on a counter, foul on Baena near the Austrian box, on the left.

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 45'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:15:32 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Poor from Austria

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A good counter from Austria and Schmid sends in a good cross from the left. Posch's first touch is poor on the edge of the area, Spain take care of it!

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 43'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:12:27 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal shoots, saved!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal surges in from the right and then dribbles past Seiwald, and sends in a right-footed shot, saved by Schlager!

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 38'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:08:40 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOALLLL! SPAIN TAKE THE LEAD!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: OYAZABALLLL! HE SCORES!

  Alaba and Danso fail to plug the gaps! Pedri surges in, sends it for Cucurella in the left, he cuts it back for Oyarzabal in the penalty spot, calmly side foots it past Alaba and Schlager can't see it, goallll!

  Spain 1-0 Austria, 36'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:04:25 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: HUGE SAVE!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Oyarzaballlll! He twists and turns around the edge of the box and finally finds some space, the goalkeeper dives to his left, blocked for a corner! Top save by Schlager!

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 33'

• 3 Jul 2026, 01:00:59 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain miss two chances in one minute!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: OLMO ON THE TURN! SPain work their way and Pedri slots in for Olmo, who just needs to shoot, cleared away by the defender for a corner.

  Yamal takes the corner, Cucurella gets to it near the far post and shoots it in, foul, the goalkeeper was bought down by a crowd of players!

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 29'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:59:16 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Action resumes!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The action resumes in the first half.

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 27'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:55:18 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: First hydration break

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The referee blows his whistle for the first hydration break! Spain haven't scored yet, despite their early chances.

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 24'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:54:30 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Porro to Yamal!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: A ball down the right from Porro for Yamal, the Austrian goalkeeper rushes in and grabs it!

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 23'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:52:27 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Trickery from Yamal

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Trickery from Yamal, skips away from Laimer and Sabitzer. They manage to stop him somehow, good tackle from Sabitzer.

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 21'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:49:05 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: USEFUL CROSS! SPAIN GET LUCKY!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria have a good structure here, and are now keeping the ball after a tough start, good work and an attack down the left, useful looking cross! Gregoritsch is there, but fails to connect!

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 18'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:47:25 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Fans boo Infantino

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The fans jeer Infantino as he gets shown in the big screen! Not good for the FIFA chief!

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 13'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:43:28 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain keep the ball

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another corner for Spain! Curled in and cleared away! Spain get the ball back and rebuild, a long ball to the left and quick interchange to Rodri in the middle. Then it goes to the right. Spain keep the ball.

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 11'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:40:01 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: ESP in control!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain keep on getting corners, Laporte's header is cleared for another corner!

  Well, its not a corner, officials decide its not a corner as it was wrongly awarded. VAR stepped in.

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 9'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:35:59 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal is at it again!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain go on anoher attack, Yamal drifts in to the middle from the left. Exchange and then surges in, tries to cut back, blocked for a corner!

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 5'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:32:57 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: End-to-end!!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria are immediately on the front foot and an attack from the left, the cross is cleared away, and they try to rebuild something, but Spain break through on a counter, Yamal has space. Surges into the box, and shoots, saved!

  Spain 0-0 Austria, 2'

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:31:37 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Action begins!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The action begins! Spain get the first-half underway! Spain are in red and Austria in white!

  Spain 0-0 Austria

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:31:00 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: 4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria go with a 4-2-3-1. Meanwhile De La Fuente is going with a 4-3-3 setup, with Yamal on the right and Rodri as the holding midfielder!

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:28:03 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: National anthems are done!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: The national anthems are done! Both teams are super pumped up! It is knockout time!

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:23:57 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Both teams are here!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Both teams are here now as Rodri leads Spain and Alaba comes with Austria.

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:15:54 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: All eyes on Rodri

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: All eyes will also be on Rodri. He is not the player he was befoer, but he is still key for Spain. He is the spine and will be important in winning the secondary balls.

• 3 Jul 2026, 12:03:43 AM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Historic game for Austria

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria are ending their 72-year-long wait to feature in the knockout stages, previously doing so in a 6-1 loss to West Germany in the 1954 semifinals.

• 2 Jul 2026, 11:53:21 PM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Warm-ups

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Both teams are warming up now! Yamal is also out with his teammates! Big game for him tonight!

• 2 Jul 2026, 11:42:44 PM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Head-to-head

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain are unbeaten in their last five matches against Austria (won four and drawn one), winning each of the last two games by four-goal margins. In their most recent meeting in 2009, Spain clinched a 5-1 win.

• 2 Jul 2026, 11:30:30 PM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain look to jinx knockout curse

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain haven't won a knockout stage fixture in the World Cup since their 2010 World Cup triumph. They were knocked out in the Round of 16 in 2022, and even in 2018. In 2014, they failed to past the group stage.

• 2 Jul 2026, 11:22:41 PM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria starting line-up

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria - Schlager (GK), Alaba, Danso, Posch, Laimer, Schlager, Wanner, Seiwald, Schmid, Sabitzer, Gregoritsch

• 2 Jul 2026, 11:13:54 PM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain starting line-up

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain - Simon (GK), Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri (c), Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Baena, Oyarzabal

• 2 Jul 2026, 11:03:14 PM IST

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Hello and welcome everyone!

  Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is going to be a blockbuster showdown in Los Angeles as Spain face Austria for a spot in the Round of 16. Spain are the reigning European champions, but it won't be an easy task for them! They haven't been in good form, and drew to Cape Verde in their opener.