The Spanish national team defeated Austria in the 2026 World Cup and recovered its best form thanks to the performances of Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal and Unai Simón.
Lamine Yamal arrived at the match angry over not having scored in previous games. After the victory, his expression changed upon seeing his brother Keyne celebrating in the stands. "He is like my son. I am in love with him," the player declared, who received the match MVP trophy.
Yamal appeared before the match with a headband that read "Ego Yamal". Spain defeated Austria and advanced to the round of 16.
Mikel Oyarzabal added four goals and one assist in his first World Cup. Unai Simón reached 519 minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing Walter Zenga's record from 36 years ago. The goalkeeper attributed the achievement to the team's collective work.
