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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 KGNS — Sitewide
· 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 Laredo News
While Spain's dominant win over Austria may seem like a distant event to Laredo residents, the fact that their next match will be held in Dallas on Monday brings the World Cup action closer to home. As the tournament progresses, local soccer enthusiasts will likely be keeping a close eye on the games, and some may even make the trip to Dallas to catch a glimpse of the action. The success of teams like Spain can also have a trickle-down effect on local youth soccer programs, inspiring young players in Laredo to work on their skills and strive for greatness. With Spain's offense showing impressive creativity and possession, it will be interesting to see how they match up against their next opponent, and whether they can continue their streak of not allowing a goal. Local fans will be watching with interest to see how the team performs in the round of 16.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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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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