Spain Dominates Serbia 3-0 in World Cup Prep Match

Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace as Spain cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Serbia in a World Cup 2026 warm-up match. The victory demonstrated Spain's tournament-ready form as they look to make a deep run in the upcoming global showpiece.

The match, played at the Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville, saw Spain take control from the outset, dominating possession and dictating the tempo of the game. Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 12th minute, slotting home a well-placed shot after a clever pass from Gavi.

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Serbia struggled to find a foothold in the match, with Spain's midfield trio of Pedri, Koke, and Rodri controlling the game and limiting the visitors' opportunities. The home side doubled their lead in the 35th minute, when Oyarzabal capitalized on a defensive mistake to score his second goal of the night.

The second half saw Spain continue to press forward, and they added a third goal in the 68th minute through a Dani Olmo strike, rounding off a comprehensive victory for the 2010 World Cup champions.

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Spain coach Luis Enrique was pleased with his team's performance, saying, "We showed our quality and discipline tonight. This was an important test for us, and the players responded brilliantly. We are well on our way to being ready for the World Cup."

The win will undoubtedly boost Spain's confidence as they continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, where they will be looking to reclaim the title they won 16 years ago. With the team's blend of experienced veterans and talented young stars, Spain will be one of the favorites to go all the way in the tournament.

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For Serbia, the defeat was a disappointing result, but coach Dragan Stojković remained upbeat, stating, "We knew it would be a tough test against the world-class opposition of Spain. There are still areas we need to improve, but this experience will only make us stronger as we look ahead to our own World Cup campaign."