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Spain Reclaims Spotlight in Los Angeles

Published July 2, 2026 · Updated July 2, 2026 · El País

Spain claimed the spotlight in Los Angeles with a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria, putting past penalty shootout losses behind them.

Spain's team under Luis De la Fuente responded emphatically as favorites against Austria, recovering their energy and displaying fluid football. The 3-0 result ended recollections of past penalty shootout failures in Russia and Qatar.

Despite struggles with injuries to key players like Nico Williams, De la Fuente found solutions in the demanding World Cup match, advancing the team toward the round of 16. chickenroad.qpon

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