Austria's World Cup dream ends against Spain The Austrian national team was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16 after a 0-3 (0-1) loss to Spain. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (36.), Pedro Porro (66.), and another from Oyarzabal (89.) sealed Austria's fate.

What went wrong for Austria? Austria's hopes for an upset were quickly dashed. Despite a brave performance, Ralf Rangnick's side couldn't keep up with the dominant Spaniards. Particularly troublesome was 18-year-old Lamine Yamal on the left flank.

Why was Spain superior? Spain controlled the game from the start. They had more possession and created better scoring chances. While Austrian goalkeeper Schlager made some saves, he couldn't prevent the defeat.

What's next for Austria? After the World Cup exit, Austria now focuses on preparing for future matches. Their next game is against Israel on September 24, 2026. The team has only two draws and three losses in their last five matches (LLDDL).