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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.Pedro Porro added a goal in the second half for Spain, which put on its most impressive performance of the tournament while dominating posses...
Key takeaway Spain also has yet to allow a goal at this year's World Cup.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents and San Antonio soccer fans, Spain's dominant 3-0 win over Austria brings excitement to the local World Cup watch parties. As Spain advances to the round of 16, their next match against the winner of Portugal's match against Croatia will be closely watched in Dallas on Monday. The performance of Spain's offense, led by Mikel Oyarzabal's two goals, will likely be a topic of discussion among local soccer enthusiasts. With Spain's impressive display of possession and offensive creativity, fans in the San Antonio area will be eager to see how they fare against their next opponent. The fact that Spain has yet to allow a goal in the tournament adds to the anticipation, and local fans will be watching to see if they can continue this streak in their upcoming match.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.Pedro Porro added a goal in the second half for Spain, which put on its most impressive performance of the tournament while dominating posses...
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