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LOS ANGELES, July 3 — Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last 16 thoroughly outclas...
2026/07/03
The European champions dominated possession, outclassing their opponents with a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and Pedro Porro’s header.
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YOU CAN HEAR it by the way pole vault coach Marcin Szczepanski was laughing at how his new student, Filipino EJ Obiena, is progressing. The veteran Polish mentor
Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena rules meets in Austria and Poland just days apart as he gets himself back on track following a hiatus that lasted nearly three
Spain vs Austria is not one of international football’s most frequent modern fixtures, but the history between these two national teams still gives the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 meeting extra meaning. The Spain vs Austria head-to-head record shows 16 previous meetings, with Spain winning 9 times, Austria winning 4 times and 3 matches ending in draws. Their only previous FIFA World Cup meeting came in 1978, when Austria beat Spain 2-1 in the group stage in Buenos Aires. That result remains one of the most important historical references before this knockout match.
Spain vs Austria is one of the most intriguing tactical matchups in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spain enter the knockout stage as the more technical side, built around possession control, midfield structure and wide creativity. Austria arrive as a dangerous underdog with pressing intensity, physical midfielders and a clear plan under Ralf Rangnick.
Spain vs Austria is one of the most compelling Round of 32 matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, not only because Spain are the favorite, but because Austria have enough individual quality to challenge them in key areas of the pitch. Spain’s key players include Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino. Austria’s key players include Marcel Sabitzer, David Alaba, Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Seiwald, Marko Arnautović and Michael Gregoritsch.
Austria's coach Ralf Rangnick said Lamine Yamal was one player his team would watch closely against Spain, denying him space and chances to launch his dribbling