Spain Leads Austria 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Round of 32

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, Spain is currently leading Austria 1-0 thanks to a goal by Mikel Oyarzabal in the 36th minute. The winner of this European clash will advance to the Round of 16 to face the victor of the Portugal versus Croatia match. Spain, ranked second globally in the latest FIFA rankings, has dominated the game against Austria, who are ranked 24th. The Spanish team, European champions in 2024, had a slow start in the tournament with a draw against Cape Verde but have been improving as the competition progresses.

Mikel Oyarzabal has emerged as one of Spain's standout players in this World Cup, having scored a notable brace against Saudi Arabia in the group stage at the 21st and 24th minutes. Spain won that match 4-0, which also featured a goal from Lamine Yamal. The Spanish squad is showing increasing cohesion and sharpness as they aim to continue their strong performance in the tournament.