Mikel Oyarzabal nets 2 as Spain roll past Austria into round of 16

July 3, 2026 9:34 AM

Mikel Oyarzabal nets 2 as Spain roll past Austria into round of 16

Mikel Oyarzabal scored his third and fourth goals of the World Cup and Spain eased into the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif. Pedro Porro added his first-ever goal for Spain after halftime, a header that made it 2-0 and, for all intents and purposes, ensured victory against an opponent that rarely threatened. Fullback Marc Cucurella assisted both of Oyarzabal's goals for La Roja, who outshot Das Team 23-5 overall and led 10-0 in efforts on targe...

FIFA World Cup: Yamal inspires Spain as Oyarzabal double sinks Saudi Arabia

June 22, 2026 4:39 AM

FIFA World Cup: Yamal inspires Spain as Oyarzabal double sinks Saudi Arabia

Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in their Group H clash on Sunday, helping the former champions secure a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after a disappointing goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opener. The 18-year-old winger, restored to the starting lineup, provided the spark Spain had lacked in their first match. Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, sliding home after connecting with a Dani Olmo delivery. Spain doubled their ...