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World Cup 2026: Spain cruise into last 16 with win over Austria
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- Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.
- Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 23:03Modified: 02/07/2026 - 23:18
- By: FRANCE 24 Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 match against Austria in Los Angeles, 2 July 2026. © Jae C.
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Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.
Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 23:03Modified: 02/07/2026 - 23:18
By: FRANCE 24 Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 match against Austria in Los Angeles, 2 July 2026. © Jae C. Hong, AP Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.
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