Spanish Teen Duo Match Pele as Nigeria’s Alaba and Chukwuemeka on Losing Side in 3-0 Win Over Austria

Spain secured a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria. Teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi became the first pair since Pele in 1958 to start a knockout match, though goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ultimately decided the game. Nigerian-born stars David Alaba and Cahney Chukwuemeka were on the losing side as Austria bowed out. Spain will now face either Portugal or Croatia in the last eight.

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