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SportsPublished: 2 July 2026 at 23:36

Spain furious as Cucurella goal disallowed

Spain defender Marc Cucurella had a goal ruled out for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 match in Los Angeles.

Foto: BBC Sport

A controversial moment occurred during the round of 32 match between Spain and Austria in Los Angeles. Spain's Marc Cucurella found the net, but the referee disallowed the goal after ruling that the defender had fouled Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager in the build-up. The decision sparked outrage from the Spanish team and their supporters, who believed there was no infringement. The match, played at a stadium in Los Angeles, was part of the knockout stage of the tournament. The disallowed goal is likely to be a major talking point following the game.

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