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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 Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — 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 tournamen...
Key takeaway (AP) — 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.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
For Atlantans who follow international soccer, Spain's dominant 3-0 win over Austria is a notable development, given the city's own diverse soccer fan base. As Spain advances to the round of 16, local fans of the team will be eagerly anticipating their next match, which will be played in Dallas. The performance of Spain's offense, led by Mikel Oyarzabal's two goals, will be of particular interest to fans in Atlanta , where soccer enthusiasts often gather to watch major international tournaments. With Spain's impressive display, they are now a team to watch in the World Cup, and their upcoming match against the winner of Portugal's match against Croatia will likely draw significant attention from local soccer fans. As the World Cup progresses, Atlanta's soccer community will be keeping a close eye on Spain's journey, hoping to see them make a deep run in the tournament.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — 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 tournamen...
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