FIFA World Cup LIVE: Oyarzabal fires Spain ahead against Austria

Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring! Marc Cucurella gets loose on the wing and carves the Austrian defense open with a sharp cutback inside the area. Oyarzabal reads it perfectly, ghosting into the box to guide an easy tap-in past Schlager.

Spain 1-0 Austria

Yamal easily breaches the Austrian left flank, cutting along the byline to force a sharp deflection from the keeper. Before Austria can clear their lines, Oyarzabal tests him again with an angled effort, but Schlager showcases superb reflexes to turn it wide of the post.

Spain 0-0 Austria

Marc Cucurella scores the opener from Yamal's corner, but the referee immediately rules it out. Rodri is penalised for colliding with goalkeeper Schlager in the six-yard box. A massive sigh of relief for Ralf Rangnick and Austria!

Spain 0-0 Austria

It’s a tactical pause in LA, and the early numbers tell the story of Spanish dominance. Spain has looked incredibly dangerous, dictating 57% of the ball and registering 3 shots with 1 testing the keeper. Ralf Rangnick’s side will be glad for the breather to reset their press.

Chance fizzles out for Spain. Pedro Porro hesitates outside the area, debating a strike before floating a cross into the mixer. It is too deep, and Schlager reads it perfectly to claim it safely at the back post. Still deadlocked in LA.

Spain 0-0 Austria

Austria are battling hard, breaking up Spain's rhythm and looking to launch attacks whenever possible. They come close as Marcel Sabitzer delivers a teasing cross into the box, but Michael Gregoritsch narrowly misses making contact in front of goal, letting a promising chance slip by.

Spain has established firm control over this opening ten-minute spell. They've starved Austria of the ball and look incredibly comfortable moving it around the pitch, looking for that killer opening.

Pedro Porro serves up a beautiful cross from the right wing. Dani Olmo connects with a sweet, powerful volley, but it inadvertently smashes into Oyarzabal and bounces away from danger. So close for La Roja!

Spain 0-0 Austria

Yamal is proving to be a massive headache for Austria's backline in these opening minutes. He carves out another shooting opportunity, but Kevin Danso steps up with a vital intervention, blocking the shot.

The tactical blueprint is already clear in these opening stages. Both Spain and Austria are transition monsters, looking incredibly dangerous the moment they win the ball

Immediate drama as Spain hits Austria on a brilliant counter-attack right after a move at the other end. Lamine Yamal gets a shot away early, but it's a routine, easy catch for the Austrian goalkeeper. End-to-end stuff in the opening minute!

The referee blows the whistle, and we are officially underway at Los Angeles Stadium! It's Spain vs Austria in a win-or-go-home Round of 32 showdown

Ralf Rangnick’s men booked their Round of 32 ticket by sealing the runners-up spot in Group J with 4 points. Their journey was a roller coaster of emotions, right down to the final group matchday.

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La Roja smoothly navigated their group phase, finishing as the undisputed winners of Group H with a total of 7 points. While they opened with a surprising stalemate, their clinical nature quickly took over.

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Ralf Rangnick has opted for three squad changes following Austria's dramatic draw against Algeria. With Phillipp Mwene sidelined due to an injury, Kevin Danso, Michael Gregoritsch, and Paul Wanner return to the starting fold, while Marko Arnautovic and Philipp Lienhart drop down to the bench.

Austria Confirmed Lineup (5-4-1 / 3-5-2): A. Schlager (GK); Laimer, Alaba, Danso, Posch; X. Schlager, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Wanner, Schmid; Gregoritsch.

Luis de la Fuente has rolled out two major changes to the Spanish squad that previously edged out Uruguay. Pedro Porro steps in at right-back, replacing Marcos Llorente. Dani Olmo gets the nod in attacking midfield, coming in for Mikel Merino to inject more creative flair.

Spain Confirmed Lineup (4-3-3): > Simon (GK); Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsi, Porro; Pedri, Rodri, Baena; Olmo, Yamal, Oyarzabal.