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Oyarzabal fires Spain past Austria to WC last 16
Key takeaways
- INGLWOOD, Calif. -- Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain cruised into the World Cup round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria at So Fi Stadium on Thursday to extend their unbeaten streak to 34 games.
- After an underwhelming group stage, which included a surprise draw with Cape Verde, Spain now head with fresh momentum toward a last-16 meeting with either Portugal or Croatia on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
- "The great teams step up when it's needed," Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
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INGLWOOD, Calif. -- Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain cruised into the World Cup round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria at So Fi Stadium on Thursday to extend their unbeaten streak to 34 games.
After an underwhelming group stage, which included a surprise draw with Cape Verde, Spain now head with fresh momentum toward a last-16 meeting with either Portugal or Croatia on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
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