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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.When the knockout rounds finally arrived Thursday, this star-studded team turned on its full talent and served notice that Spai...
Key takeaway Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents and soccer fans in the Houston area, Spain's dominant 3-0 win over Austria is a thrilling development, especially with their next match against the winner of Portugal's match against Croatia set to take place in Dallas on Monday. This proximity means that local fans may have the opportunity to attend the match and cheer on Spain in person. The team's impressive performance, led by Mikel Oyarzabal's two goals, has likely generated excitement among the city's soccer enthusiasts, who can now look forward to a potential showdown between Spain and another top team in the region. As Spain continues to make a strong run in the World Cup, Pearland fans will be keeping a close eye on their progress, eager to see how far they can go in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.When the knockout rounds finally arrived Thursday, this star-studded team turned on its full talent and served notice that Spai...
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