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Spain Dominates Austria to Reach 2026 World Cup Round of 16 with Fourth Clean Sheet
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First reported by N12 · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 on July 3, 2026, to advance to the World Cup Round of 16 with their fourth consecutive clean sheet, showcasing dominant play and strong defensive performances.
- 01Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 with four clean sheets in a row.
- 02Fullbacks Marc Cucurella and Pedro Porro were key, with two assists and one goal respectively.
- 03Spain controlled 65% possession and Austria failed to register a single shot on target.
- 04Goalkeeper Unai Simón set a World Cup record with 519 minutes without conceding.
- 05This was Spain's first World Cup knockout win since 2010, signaling a strong tournament return.
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