Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro grabbed his first international goal as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to advance to the World Cup Round of 16.
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Spain 3-0 Austria Analysis: Oyarzabal’s Double, Porro’s Header and De la Fuente’s Complete Pressing Display
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their first knockout victory at the tournament since the 2010 final and advancing to face Portugal in the Round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added a powerful header at the 22:00 EAT kickoff, while Luis de la Fuente’s defensive organization achieved the remarkable feat of preventing Ralf Rangnick’s Austria from registering a single shot on target.
Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain ended their long knockout-stage drought with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria to advance to the last eight.
Spain vs Austria: World Cup knockout line-ups confirmed as Yamal starts
Spain and Austria have confirmed their starting elevens for Thursday’s World Cup knockout clash in Los Angeles. Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.
Brighton sign Austria defender Svoboda from Venezia for €5m
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Michael Svoboda from Venezia. The Austria international joins on a four-year deal after the Seagulls triggered his €5m release clause.
Algeria 3-3 Austria Analysis: Mahrez’s 93rd-Minute Goal, Kalajdžić’s Reply and a Format Tested to the Limit
Algeria and Austria played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in their final Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Riyad Mahrez scoring in the 93rd minute and Saša Kalajdžić equalizing three minutes later to send both teams through to the Round of 32 while eliminating Iran. Austria advanced as group runners-up with four points and a plus-one goal difference, setting up a knockout clash with Spain, while Algeria progressed as one of the best third-placed teams despite a minus-two goal difference and will face Switzerland.
Algeria Seal World Cup Knockout Spot in Dramatic Sydney Scenes
Algeria secured a place in the World Cup round of 32 after a breathless 3-3 draw with Austria, sparking emotional scenes among Sydney’s Algerian community, while Canada advanced to the round of 16.
Austria and Algeria seal World Cup last-32 spots after dramatic 3-3 draw
Sasa Kalajdzic’s 96th-minute header rescued a 3-3 draw for Austria against Algeria in Kansas City, sending both nations into the World Cup Round of 32 and eliminating Iran.
Messi nets 19th World Cup goal as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1
Lionel Messi scored his 19th World Cup goal from the bench as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete a perfect Group J campaign and set up a Round of 32 clash with Cape Verde.
World Cup Group J Finale: Austria and Algeria Battle for Second Place
Austria require only a draw against Algeria to secure second place in Group J, while already-qualified Argentina prepare to rotate their squad against eliminated Jordan.