Spain 1-0 Austria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mikel Oyarzabal Rewards La Roja's Pressure With Opener

The whistle brings an entertaining first half to a close, and Spain head into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead. Mikel Oyarzabal's composed finish from Marc Cucurella's low cross capped off a brilliant team move after La Roja had controlled much of the contest.

They could easily have been further ahead too. Cucurella thought he had doubled the advantage, only for the goal to be ruled out for a foul on Alexander Schlager, before Alex Baena crashed a free-kick against the crossbar and Lamine Yamal was denied from the rebound. Austria have shown plenty of fight, but they have work to do after the restart.

Austria are ending the first half with a bit more purpose, enjoying a spell of possession and forcing Spain deeper. Konrad Laimer tries to create an opening inside the box but is quickly surrounded by red shirts before he can pull the trigger. Four minutes have been added on, giving Austria one last chance to find an equaliser before the break.

Austria finally register their first effort of the match, but it never really troubles Unai Simón. David Alaba spots a bit of space nearly 35 yards out and unleashes a powerful strike, only to send it sailing well over the crossbar. It may not have been on target, but it's a sign that Austria are beginning to ask a few questions of La Roja.

The breakthrough has finally arrived, and it has been well deserved. Spain slice through the Austrian defence with a slick passing move before Marc Cucurella picks out Mikel Oyarzabal inside the box.

The forward keeps his composure and calmly slots a left-footed finish into the bottom corner, giving Alexander Schlager no chance. After knocking on the door for much of the first half, La Roja finally have the lead they have been threatening to take.

What a save from Alexander Schlager! Mikel Oyarzabal glides past a couple of challenges on the edge of the box before firing a low effort towards the bottom corner, only for the Austrian goalkeeper to dive full stretch and push it behind. La Roja are turning up the pressure now, but Schlager is standing firm and keeping the score level.

Austria are beginning to find their feet after Spain's bright start. Marcel Sabitzer whips in a dangerous cross from the left, and Michael Gregoritsch stretches at the far post but can't quite get there. It was only inches away from turning into the opening goal, and it's a reminder that Austria are more than capable of hitting back.

Spain are beginning to settle into their rhythm, pinning Austria back inside their own half. A corner comes to nothing, but the pressure is mounting. Lamine Yamal is proving a constant headache down the left, repeatedly getting the better of Kevin Danso and looking like Spain's biggest attacking threat in these opening minutes. La Roja have started with real intent, while Austria are still searching for a way to slow them down.

We're underway at Los Angeles Stadium! The opening whistle has barely gone and Spain have already threatened. Alex Baena slips a lovely pass into Lamine Yamal, who bursts into the box with trademark pace, but Alexander Schlager is alert and rushes out to smother the youngster's effort. An early warning from La Roja, who have started on the front foot.

Spain will be without Nico Williams in the starting XI for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Austria after the winger picked up a right adductor injury during the group-stage win over Uruguay.

While he has been named on the bench and could feature later in the game, Luis de la Fuente has opted not to risk him from the start. Gavi also misses out on the starting XI, with Yeremy Pino another injured player among the substitutes.

Spain head into the knockout clash unbeaten after topping Group H with seven points, while Austria will be hoping to continue their impressive run after progressing to the last 32.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

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