Oyarzabal Gives Spain Lead Over Austria in World Cup
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- Mikel Oyarzabal gave Spain the lead against Austria during their FIFA World Cup round of 32 match in Los Angeles.
- The BBC's headline quote — 'It had been coming' — frames the goal as the product of sustained Spain pressure rather than a surprise breakthrough.
Why it matters: Oyarzabal's opener gave Spain an early advantage in a knockout-stage World Cup match against Austria, a fixture whose winner advances in the 2026 tournament hosted in the United States.
