Spain impresses with its form: it defeated Austria 3-0 and becomes the favorite of the 2026 World Cup

Spain showed its strength by defeating Austria 3-0 in the group stage match of the 2026 World Cup. This result not only confirms the high form of "Furia Roja", but also the way in which it was achieved deserves recognition. The Spaniards showed absolute control of the game, displaying quality in possession, intensity off the ball and a tactical maturity reminiscent of their past triumphs. Mikel Oyarzabal became the team leader again. Although the lack of a classic striker in the Spanish squad was discussed for a long time, coach Luis de la Fuente did not lose confidence in Oyarzabal. His decision was rewarded - two goals against Austria increased his tally to 17 goals in his last 16 appearances with the national team and four goals in four matches in this World Cup.  Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's young talent, has also gained in confidence and form. Although he missed a goal, his performance was full of dynamic actions, dribbles and key moves that were unstoppable for the Austrian defense. Spain impresses not only with its individuals, but also with its team play. Marc Cucurella provided two assists, and Pedro Porro scored one of the goals. The midfield of Rodri, Pedri and Dani Olmo controlled the pace of the game with complete confidence. However, the Spaniards face their first serious test. In the 1/8 finals they will face the winner of the Portugal-Croatia match, which will allow them to assess their real chances of winning the world champion title. If "La Roja" maintains the current level of play and the variety of solutions, they can be considered one of the main candidates to win the tournament. --- ## Related Articles 1. [De La Fuente avverte: chiunque può batterti in una partita secca](https://azzurrigoal.com/it/news/de-la-fuente-avverte-chiunque-puo-batterti-in-una-partita-secca) 2. [World Cup 2026](https://azzurrigoal.com/it/news/cristiano-ronaldo-decisivo-tributa-laddio-di-modric-lo-rispetto-per-cio-che-ha-fatto)