Pedro Porro scores a header for Spain against Austria, assisted by Dani Olmo, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Spanish team secured an important advantage by scoring their second goal in the match against Austria, in the second phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Pedro Porro finding the net. The current score, maintained until the 27th minute of the second half at the Los Angeles Stadium, shows Spain leading 2-0, in a confrontation marked by intensity and decisive moments. The Spanish team demonstrates dominance and seeks to consolidate its position in the tournament.

Spanish dominance in the first half and the opening of the scoring with Oyarzabal

From the beginning of the confrontation in Los Angeles, Spain took control of the actions, imposing an intense rhythm and exploiting plays on the flanks. Young talent Lamine Yamal, in particular, stood out with dribbling and sprinting that challenged the Austrian defense, creating the main scoring opportunities. Even against a well-positioned Austria, which prioritized marking, the Spanish managed to find spaces through the quick exchange of passes and the individuality of their athletes.

A crucial moment occurred in the 28th minute of the opening half, when Spain found the net with Cucurella following a corner kick. However, the referee, with the help of VAR, signaled a foul by defender Cubarsí on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager, canceling the goal and keeping the score at zero for a few more minutes. The Spanish persistence was rewarded in the 35th minute of the first half, when Pedri drove through the middle and set up Cucurella, who crossed accurately to Mikel Oyarzabal. The striker finished calmly with his left foot to open the scoring and give his team the deserved advantage. In stoppage time, Baena hit the crossbar and Yamal saw Schlager make a spectacular save, saving Austria from an even more resilient score before the break.

The second half starts with a goal from Pedro Porro and a fast pace

The return to the second stage brought new developments to both teams, with strategic substitutions seeking to renew their momentum and change the outlook of the game. Austria introduced Chukwuemeka and Grillitsch at half-time, while Spain maintained the same starting formation for a few minutes. In the first few moves, the intensity remained high, with both teams looking to attack.

The moment that cemented the Spanish advantage came 20 minutes into the second half. In a well-worked move, Dani Olmo received the ball on the edge of the area and had his shot blocked by the Austrian defense. The ball, however, fell to Cucurella, who quickly activated Baena. The attacker advanced along the baseline and made a precise cross behind, where Pedro Porro appeared free of marking. With a well-aimed header, the full-back filled Schlager’s net, extending the score to 2-0 and consolidating Spanish superiority in Los Angeles. After the goal, the match continued with Spain managing possession and Austria trying to react, resulting in more substitutions for both teams, seeking to maintain freshness and tactics until the end of the match.

Minute by minute: follow the crucial moments of the match

Follow the most important moments of this match valid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with detailed coverage from Mix Vale:

• 00′ 1T:The ball rolls in Los Angeles! Laimer advances from the left and crosses, but Cubarsí moves away, starting the match with an intense rhythm.
• 01′ 1T:Lamine Yamal steals the ball in the defensive field, starts on the left, connects with Baena and finishes. The shot goes towards the goal, but Alexander Schlager saves it without giving a rebound, in Spain’s first clear chance.
• 06′ 1T:Friendly fire! Pedro Porro plays with Yamal and crosses to Dani Olmo, who finishes strong. The ball, however, explodes into Oyarzabal, who was in front of the goal, preventing what would have been a dangerous attack.
• 07′ 1Q:Baena takes a corner at the first post, and Aymeric Laporte shares it with Danso from the top. The ball threatens the Austrian goal, but it doesn’t go in.
• 08′ 1Q:The VAR acts early in the match, correcting a corner call in favor of Spain, demonstrating the attention of the referee.
• 10′ 1T:Penalty? Lamine Yamal receives it on the right, attacks Laimer, enters the area and falls. The referee, however, orders the game to continue, much to the discontent of the Spanish team.
• 18′ 1T:Pedro Porro receives it from Yamal and, after clearing it to the left-hander, crosses towards the goal. The ball passes by everyone in the area, and Schlager, attentive, holds it tight, without giving it a chance for a rebound.
• 20′ 1T:Lamine Yamal shows his skill by applying a beautiful pen to Laimer, on the right. Sabitzer, however, recovered well and covered, preventing the young Spaniard from entering the area in a highly dangerous move.
• 23′ 1T:Hydration break. The referee stops the match in Los Angeles, allowing the players to cool down and talk to their coaches for tactical adjustments.
• 28′ 1T:Dani Olmo turns beautifully inside the area, but is stopped by Austrian full-back Posch practically in the small area, frustrating an imminent goal chance for Spain.
• 28′ 1T:Goal disallowed! Yamal takes a tight corner, Schlager clears it badly, and Cucurella finishes strong into the net. The referee, however, calls Cubarsí a foul on the Austrian goalkeeper, and the goal is invalidated after a VAR check, keeping the score 0-0.
• 31′ 1Q:Lamine Yamal receives the ball on the right, attacks Laimer, enters the area and finishes from an angle. Schlager palms well, saving Austria.
• 32′ 1T:The ball is live at the front of the area, Oyarzabal leads it, clears the marking to his left leg and crosses the ball for another beautiful intervention by goalkeeper Schlager, who sends it to the corner.
• 35′ 1T:GOOOL FROM SPAIN! Pedri drives through the middle and sets up Cucurella, who moves to the left and crosses backwards, finding Oyarzabal. The attacker finishes left-handed, calmly, to open the score.
• 37′ 1T:Lamine Yamal receives it on the right, takes it to the front of the area and, without space, makes the break, clears it to his right leg and finishes in the middle of the goal. Schlager holds firm, again preventing the second Spanish goal.
• 42′ 1T:What a hesitation! Schmid appears on the left and crosses backwards. Posch appears at the edge of the area with freedom, but makes a huge mistake in controlling the ball, which falls to Rodri, relieving the Spanish defense.
• 46′ 1T:Baena advances from the left and suffers a foul just a few steps from the penalty area, creating a dangerous opportunity for Spain at the end of the first half.
• 46′ 1T:Travessão and Schlager save Austria! Baena takes the free kick straight towards the goal and hits the crossbar. On the rebound, the ball stays alive in the area and falls to Yamal, who finishes from close range, but stops after another heroic save from Alexander Schlager.
• 49′ 1T:End of conversation! The referee whistles the end of the first half in Los Angeles, with Spain leading 1-0.
• Interval:Substitutions in Austria: Chukwuemeka replaces Seiwald, and Grillitsch replaces Xaver Schlager. The teams return to the pitch for the second half.
• 00′ 2T:Ball rolling! The second half begins in Los Angeles, with Spain ahead.
• 01′ 2T:There’s already a problem! The referee calls Austria a foul in the attacking field, listens to complaints and scolds Ralf Rangnick’s assistant coach.
• 04′ 2T:Oyarzabal gets the ball after a Spanish tackle in attack, drives through the middle and finishes on goal, but without power. Schlager holds on tight, without any scares.
• 08′ 2T:Rodri has possession in the middle, advances with freedom and finishes. The ball deflects and passes close to Schlager’s post, resulting in a corner for Spain.
• 10′ 2T:What an arrival! Baena receives it on the left, there is a strong hit from Posch and the referee calls a foul, with Yamal momentarily lying on the field.
• 13′ 2T:What bad luck! Yamal receives it freely on the right, clears it to the left and finishes strong. The ball explodes in Laimer, returns to the Spaniard and goes out along the baseline, preventing a good chance.
• 14′ 2T:Substitutions in Austria: Kalajdzic replaces Schmid, and Arnautovic replaces Gregoritsch, looking for more offensive power.
• 15′ 2T:Out! Sabitzer appears on the left, clears it to his right leg and crosses it to Kalajdzic, who heads it over the goal, threatening Unai Simón’s goal.
• 17′ 2T:Bad crash! Arnautovic is thrown behind the defense, Unai Simón leaves the area, heads away, but hits the attacker afterwards. The Austrian receives treatment on the pitch, generating apprehension.
• 20′ 2T:GOOOL FROM SPAIN! Dani Olmo receives the ball at the edge of the area and is stopped. The ball falls to Cucurella, who triggers Baena. The attacker goes deep and crosses backwards, finding Pedro Porro free to head and find the net, scoring Spain’s second.
• 22′ 2T:Hydration break! Players will have three minutes to rehydrate and receive further instructions from coaches.
• 25′ 2T:Spain makes changes: Merino replaces Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres replaces Baena, looking to freshen up the attack.

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The match in Los Angeles remains in progress, with Spain at an advantage, but Austria looking for a reaction to stay alive in the competition. The next few minutes promise to be decisive, with the teams fighting for every ball and the coaches making the final adjustments to try to achieve their goals. The game remains unpredictable, and each move can change the fate of the teams in this knockout stage.