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Spain vs Austria

World Cup 2026Full time · 2 Jul 2026
Spain

Spain

Won · xG 2.50WWWWWLast 5
Full time
3 — 0
90+4'
⚽ Mikel Oyarzabal 36' · ⚽ Pedro Porro 66' · ⚽ Mikel Oyarzabal 89'

Austria

Lost · xG 0.45LDLWLast 5
Austria
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ ESP · last goal · 89'
76
24
ESP · 2.50 xG0.45 xG · AUT
Match StoryFull breakdown

Spain 3–0 Austria

Spain carry a perfect defensive record into Thursday's World Cup last-16 tie against an Austria side that has conceded as many as they have scored. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the structure, the matchups, and where this game will be decided.

World Cup 2026Thu 2 Jul, 20:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Spain picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Spain end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Mikel Oyarzabal
36'⚽
Mikel Oyarzabal2 goals in match
Marc CucurellaAssist: Marc Cucurella
Key Events
  1. 36'
    SpainMikel OyarzabalMikel Oyarzabal
    assist: Marc Cucurella
  2. 46'
    AustriaCarney ChukwuemekaCarney Chukwuemeka
    off: Nicolas Seiwald
  3. 46'
    AustriaFlorian GrillitschFlorian Grillitsch
    off: Xaver Schlager
  4. 60'
    AustriaSasa KalajdzicSasa Kalajdzic
    off: Romano Schmid
  5. 60'
    AustriaMarko ArnautovicMarko Arnautovic
    off: Michael Gregoritsch
  6. 66'
    SpainPedro PorroPedro Porro
    assist: Álex Baena
  7. 71'
    SpainMikel MerinoMikel Merino
    off: Dani Olmo
  8. 71'
    SpainFerran TorresFerran Torres
    off: Álex Baena
  9. 83'
    AustriaStefan PoschStefan Posch
    Foul
  10. 85'
    SpainGaviGavi
    off: Lamine Yamal
  11. 85'
    AustriaAlexander PrassAlexander Prass
    off: Stefan Posch
  12. 89'
    SpainMikel OyarzabalMikel Oyarzabal
    assist: Marc Cucurella
  13. 90+3'
    SpainMarc PubillMarc Pubill
    off: Aymeric Laporte
  14. 90+3'
    SpainFabián RuizFabián Ruiz
    off: Pedri
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Spain 2.50 xGAustria 0.45 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Spain vs Austria?

The match finished 3-0 to Spain.

Who won Spain vs Austria?

Spain won the match 3-0.

When did Spain vs Austria take place?

The match took place on Thursday, 2 July 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Spain face Austria in a World Cup 2026 group match on July 2 at 19:00 UTC. Our model backs Spain to win at 51% probability, with the best price of 1.30 available at BetVictor. Spain have won their last five outings without conceding in both teams scoring situations, while Austria show mixed form with one draw and one loss across their recent run. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Spain lead the group standings with Austria in second place. Spain's defensive solidity contrasts sharply with Austria's vulnerability at the back. The 3-point gap between them makes this a significant encounter in the group phase. Spain's attacking efficiency and clean sheet record give them clear structural advantages going in.

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