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After Spain win, Yamal says 'World Cup starts now'...

ESPN · Jul 3, 2026, 12:05 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Austria was Spain's best performance of the World Cup (1:47)
  • INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Lamine Yamal said "the World Cup starts now" after shining in Spain's 3-0 win over Austria at So Fi Stadium, with the Barcelona star being named the game's MVP.
  • Forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice -- making it four goals and an assist at this World Cup -- either side of a Pedro Porro header, as Spain progressed comfortably to the round of 16.

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Austria was Spain's best performance of the World Cup (1:47)

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Lamine Yamal said "the World Cup starts now" after shining in Spain's 3-0 win over Austria at So Fi Stadium, with the Barcelona star being named the game's MVP.

Forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice -- making it four goals and an assist at this World Cup -- either side of a Pedro Porro header, as Spain progressed comfortably to the round of 16.

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