After Spain beat Austria, Yamal says 'World Cup starts now'
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Key Points:
- Spain secured a 3-0 victory over Austria in the World Cup round of 32, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Pedro Porro adding a header, advancing comfortably to the round of 16.
- Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, named the game's MVP, played 85 minutes and expressed confidence in his fitness and readiness after recovering from injury.
- Austria coach Ralf Rangnick praised Spain's performance, calling them potential future world champions and highlighting Yamal as a major talent.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente acknowledged the team's strong showing but emphasized the need for continued improvement ahead of the next match.
- Yamal emphasized the knockout stage's high stakes, stating, "The World Cup starts now," reflecting Spain's determination to progress further.
