Spain shone in Los Angeles, defeating Austria in a match that highlighted their game. The Austrian technical commissioner, Ralf Rangnick, praised the Spanish team, considering it a candidate for final victory.
On an evening that could be defined as Oscar-worthy, Spain triumphed in Los Angeles, the city of celebrities, defeating Austria in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish media highlighted the extraordinary performance of the national team, describing it as a true 'masterclass'.
According to Marca, this match was a real 'showtime', with Spain showing a game never seen before: full of joy, direct football and imagination. Among the stars present at the SoFi Stadium, Penélope Cruz and Rosalía witnessed a performance that left everyone speechless.
AS highlighted how Spain arrived in Los Angeles with a renewed "look", presenting a fantastic game. Mundo Deportivo placed the emphasis on Lamine Yamal, the young talent who enchanted the crowd with spectacular plays, dribbling past three opponents inside the penalty area.
Austria's coach Ralf Rangnick also acknowledged the difficulty of facing Spain, saying that forcing the team to make mistakes was impossible as they made none. Rangnick stated that this was undoubtedly Spain's best performance in the tournament and predicted that they could clinch their second world title.
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