SportsPublished: 3 July 2026 at 00:36

Spain beat Austria 3-0 in World Cup knockout, advance to round of 16

Spain secured their first World Cup knockout victory since 2010 by defeating Austria 3-0, booking a spot in the round of 16.

Spain delivered a display of creative attacking football on Thursday, defeating Austria 3-0 in the World Cup knockout stage to advance to the round of 16.

This victory marked Spain's first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 2010 triumph. The Spanish team showcased their attacking flair and dominated the game against the reigning European champions.

Austria, the current European champions, could not withstand Spain's attacking pressure and suffered a defeat. Spain's performance signals their strong ambitions in the tournament as they continue their World Cup campaign.

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