INGLEWOOD, California – Spain cruised past Austria 3-0 on Thursday in a dominant display that reinforced their status as one of the favourites for the World Cup and sent them into the last 16.
Forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, once in each half, both assisted by Marc Cucurella.
Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s lead in the 66th minute with a header from an Alex Baena cross.
Spain will face Portugal or Croatia in last 16 on Monday at Dallas Stadium.
Austria were outclassed in their first World Cup knockout appearance in 44 years.









