Spain continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in the Round of 32. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added another goal as Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the round of 16 with another dominant performance.The win extended Spain’s unbeaten run to 34 games in all competitions. With four clean sheets in four World Cup games and a squad full of in-form stars, Spain now look to be one of the strongest contenders for the title. If both teams keep winning, they could meet France in a blockbuster semi-final.
Spain’s form, defense and star players make them real FIFA World Cup 2026 opponents
Spain has quietly become one of the most complete teams in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Their latest win over Austria shows why many believe they can lift the trophy.The European champions have now gone 34 games without defeat in normal play. Their last defeat came against Colombia in March 2024. Since then, Luis de la Fuente has built a team that combines confidence, discipline and attacking quality. This unbeaten run has given Spain a lot of confidence and made them one of the hardest teams to beat.Their defense is equally impressive. Spain have yet to concede a goal in four World Cup matches. Goalkeeper Unai Simón was outstanding between the posts. Meanwhile, center-backs Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsí have formed a reliable partnership. The experienced Laporte provided leadership, while the young Cubarsí continued to impress with his composure and reading of the game.Spain also have quality throughout the midfield. Pedri continues to control games with his passing and movement, while the team’s fast transitions make them dangerous every time they win possession.In attack, Mikel Oyarzabal was one of the standout performers. His two well-taken goals against Austria took his tally in the tournament to four. Although he doesn’t get as much attention as other forwards, his intelligent movement, finishing and work rate make him an important player for Spain.Lamine Yamal is another player that has attracted attention. The teenage winger continues to impress with his dribbling and creativity. Against Austria, he regularly beat defenders with good footwork. He created many dangerous moments. Although he did not score, his performance showed that he is back to his best after recent health concerns.Spain also look dangerous on the left side. Marc Cucurella and Álex Baena combined well throughout the match. Cucurella created two goals in his attacking runs, while Baena’s movement constantly stretched the Austrian defense and opened up space for his teammates.Perhaps the most encouraging sign for Spain is their balance. They defend with discipline, control possession through the midfield and have many players capable of scoring goals. Every area of the team performed well at the right time.Their next knockout match will provide a tougher test, but Spain has shown that they are ready for the challenge. If they keep up this level of performance, they are one of the favorites to reach the final.