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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 KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 Midland
As Spain advances to the round of 16, Midland residents can look forward to a potential matchup with major implications, as their next game will be held in Dallas, just a few hours away. The Permian Basin area, known for its passion for sports, may see an influx of fans traveling to Dallas to cheer on Spain as they take on the winner of Portugal's match against Croatia. With Spain's dominant performance against Austria, including Mikel Oyarzabal's two goals, local soccer enthusiasts will be eager to see if they can continue their winning streak. The fact that Spain has yet to allow a goal in this year's World Cup makes them a formidable opponent, and their next match is sure to draw significant attention from the Midland community. As the tournament progresses, Midland's soccer fans will be keeping a close eye on Spain's journey, hoping to catch a glimpse of their exciting gameplay in person.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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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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