Oyarzabal double as imperious Spain reach the last 16
Spain beat Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium, a Mikel Oyarzabal brace easing the tournament favourites into the Round of 16. La Roja controlled from the outset, with Lamine Yamal prominent, and were rarely troubled by a willing Austria. Luis de la Fuente's side look built to go far.
How it unfolded: Oyarzabal, Porro, Oyarzabal
Oyarzabal opened the scoring on 36 minutes after sustained Spanish pressure. Pedro Porro doubled it on 66, and Oyarzabal completed his brace on 89 to seal a comfortable win. Yamal was a constant threat, and Spain might have won by more. Austria, under Ralf Rangnick, competed but were outclassed.
Context: favourites in ominous form
The clean sheet pleased de la Fuente as much as the goals — a side balanced at both ends. Spain's blend of youth and control keeps them among the title favourites; Austria exit after a spirited campaign.
The next step: an Iberian derby
Spain advance to face Portugal on July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas — an Iberian derby and the pick of the round. Our forecast of a Spain win landed emphatically in a 3-0 rout.
What we predicted before the match
🌍 FIFA World Cup · World
Spain – Austria Prediction and Betting Tips
Spain
WWDWD
vs
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02 Jul · Thu
Austria
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Kick-off: 12:00 local (2 Jul) · 19:00 UTCVenue: SoFi StadiumReferee: G. Nyberg
Top forecast + 3 supporting tips
4 picks Top Pick
Win 1Spain to win70% confidence
1.33odds
Spain's perfect record and quality make them strong favourites to see off an organised but outgunned Austria in regulation.
Back this tip
1X82%
Spain or draw
1.13 odds
Total Team 1 Over: 1.558%
Spain over 1.5 goals
1.44 odds
Total:Over: 2.554%
Over 2.5 goals
1.78 odds
This Round of 32 tie at SoFi Stadium pairs the Group H winners with the Group J runners-up. Spain advanced with a perfect record and a defence yet to concede, mixing control with the spark of the tournament's most exciting young talent under Luis de la Fuente. Austria, under Ralf Rangnick, reached the knockouts on energy and organisation. Expect Spain's possession game against Austria's pressing. With a Round of 16 place on the line and a draw sending the tie to extra time, Spain are heavy favourites. Our forecast backs Spain to win, with Austria's disruption unlikely to be enough.
Spain — recent matches
27 Jun 2026Uruguay1 — 0W
21 Jun 2026Saudi Arabia4 — 0W
15 Jun 2026Cape Verde Islands0 — 0D
09 Jun 2026Peru3 — 1W
04 Jun 2026Iraq1 — 1D
Austria — recent matches
28 Jun 2026Algeria3 — 3D
22 Jun 2026Argentina0 — 2L
17 Jun 2026Jordan3 — 1W
11 Jun 2026Guatemala0 — 0D
01 Jun 2026Tunisia1 — 0W
Key Players
Spain
Lamine YamalRWBarcelona · 20+ caps · 7 G
Nico WilliamsLWBarcelona · 25+ caps
PedriCMBarcelona · 30+ caps
RodriCDMMan City · 60+ caps
Álvaro MorataSTComo · 80+ caps · 36 G · Captain
Austria
Marcel SabitzerCMDortmund · 80+ caps · 14 G · Captain
David AlabaCBReal Madrid · 100+ caps
Konrad LaimerCDMBayern · 35+ caps
Marko ArnautovićSTInter · 110+ caps · 36 G
Injuries
Spain
None reported
Austria
David AlabaKnee recoveryDoubtful
Venue · Context
Stadium: SoFi Stadium
Capacity: 70,000
SoFi's fixed translucent canopy shades the pitch and tempers Los Angeles heat, giving neutral, controlled conditions that favour technical, possession football.
Weather: Mid-June LA: mild, ~22–26°C, dry under the canopy.
Spain
3–0
Austria
