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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
· 3 min read
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 tournament while dominating posses...
Key takeaway Spain also has yet to allow a goal at this year's World Cup.
Why this matters in Tomball News
With Spain advancing to the round of 16, local soccer fans in Tomball will be keeping a close eye on the team's upcoming match against the winner of Portugal's match against Croatia, set to take place in Dallas on Monday. The fact that the next match will be held in Texas adds an extra layer of excitement for fans in the Houston area, including Tomball. As Spain continues to demonstrate its offensive prowess and defensive strength, having yet to allow a goal in the tournament, local fans may be wondering if this team has what it takes to make a deep run in the World Cup. The performance of players like Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal will be particularly interesting to watch, given their impressive showings so far. As the tournament heats up, Tomball residents can expect to see plenty of excitement and discussion around Spain's chances at local gathering spots and community events.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? 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 tournament while dominating posses...
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