Spanish footballer who scored in Spain's World Cup quarter-final win over Belgium and semi-final victory against France in 2026.
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The Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal scored a first-half penalty for Spain
“A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a 58th-minute Pedro Porro goal sealed an utterly clinical victory for the European champions at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.”
Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup finalThe Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal scored four times, including twice versus Austria
“Mikel Oyarzabal has made up for that, scoring four times, including twice in a 3-0 romp against Austria in the last 32.”
Belgium bid to crack Spain’s ironclad defence in World Cup quarter finalThe Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal has scored four times, including twice against Austria
“Mikel Oyarzabal has scored four times, including twice in a 3-0 win against Austria in the last 32.”
World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for gloryThe Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace against Austria
“A brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header did the damage in a Hollywood style performance in Los Angeles.”
‘World Cup starts now’ as Spain, Portugal clash in last 16The Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals for Spain against Austria
“Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header sealed victory for the Spaniards, who produced their most complete performance of the tournament to advance to the next round.”
Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdownThe Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace in Spain's 3-0 World Cup win over Austria
“Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.”
Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup winThe Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice in three minutes
“Oyarzabal scored twice in three minutes to leave Spain 3-0 up after just 24 minutes.”
Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi ArabiaThe Namibian
Mikel Oyarzabal have been key for La Real and will offer their biggest threat
“Striker Mikel Oyarzabal and winger Goncalo Guedes have been key for La Real and will offer their biggest threat, although midfielder Jon Gorrotxategi has also been in good form.”
Contrasting fortunes add Basque derby edge for Matarazzo's revived SociedadKylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under new coach Jose Mourinho's first home match at Santiago Bernabeu, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under new coach Jose Mourinho's first home match at Santiago Bernabeu, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring an extra-time winner in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a triumphant farewell to international football.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain beat tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, to advance to Sunday's final where they will face either Argentina or England.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Portugal meet in a World Cup last-16 clash in Texas on Monday, with the quarter-finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's international career at stake. Spain advanced by defeating Austria 3-0 in the first knockout round.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner in stoppage time after VAR ruled out Croatia's apparent late equaliser for offside. The match sets up a showdown with Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty in the contest.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain advanced to the World Cup knockout round with a 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (two) and Pedro Porro, setting up a last-16 matchup against either Portugal or Croatia.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their World Cup Group H match, with 18-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring in his first start in two months after recovering from a hamstring injury. The victory bounces Spain back after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opening game.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Copa del Rey final in Seville, claiming the club's fourth title. The Basque side came from behind under coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, with goalkeeper Unai Marrero saving two penalties to secure victory.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revived Real Sociedad from near-relegation with five games unbeaten, including wins over Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, ahead of Sunday's Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, who are languishing in 13th place without a win in their last five La Liga games.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, ending the Catalan side's 12-match unbeaten run and narrowing their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a single point. Barcelona had multiple disallowed goals and hit the woodwork four times but could not overcome goalkeeper Alex Remiro's crucial saves.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →