Spain Aims to Break 16-Year World Cup Curse Against Austria in Round of 16 – Live Coverage

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Spain Breaks 16-Year World Cup Drought with Victory Over Austria in 2026 Round of 16

Spain advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after scoring a decisive second goal against Austria in the Round of 16, ending a 16-year streak of early exits from the tournament. The match, held on June 28, 2026, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, saw Spain take a 2-0 lead, with the second goal coming in the 67th minute, according to FIFA’s official match report.

The victory marked Spain’s first World Cup win since their 2010 championship, ending a run of group-stage exits in 2014 and Round of 16 losses in 2

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Daniel Richardson is the Editor-in-Chief of Archysport, where he leads the editorial team and oversees all published content across nine sport verticals. With over 15 years in sports journalism, Daniel has reported from the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, NFL Super Bowls, NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. He previously served as Senior Sports Editor at Reuters and holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Recognized by the Sports Journalists' Association for excellence in reporting, Daniel is a member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). His editorial philosophy centers on accuracy, depth, and fair coverage — ensuring every story published on Archysport meets the highest standards of sports journalism.

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