Spain Beats Austria 3-0 to Reach World Cup Last 16

Spain advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday in Los Angeles. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added a goal as Spain controlled possession and limited Austria to few chances. The result came in Spain's first match in California.

Oyarzabal opened the scoring ten minutes before halftime after a low cross from Marc Cucurella. The goal marked Spain's first World Cup knockout-stage goal by a Spaniard since 2010. Pedro Porro headed in Spain's second goal in the second half after a chipped cross from Alex Baena.

Oyarzabal completed his brace with a finish inside the area in the 89th minute. The 18-year-old was substituted in the 85th minute. Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made multiple saves, including stops on Yamal and Oyarzabal. Spain recorded its fifth consecutive World Cup clean sheet.

Spain extended an unbeaten run to 35 matches, matching the mark set by its 2007-2009 team. The side is now two matches from the international record of 37 straight unbeaten games. Spain next faces either Portugal or Croatia in Dallas on Monday. The winner will play either the United States or Belgium in the quarterfinals if results hold.