Madrid, March 28 – Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals as Spain defeated Serbia 3-0 at home in one of their final preparation matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In other international friendly matches played on Friday night, England drew 1-1 with Uruguay at Wembley Stadium in London, while the Netherlands defeated Norway 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena. Germany also defeated Switzerland 4-3 in a match away at Stade de Suisse, with Florian Wirtz scoring a late brace.
Defending champions Argentina also had an easy time, winning 2-1 against Mauritania, while Russia defeated Nicaragua 3-1 at the Luzhniki Stadium, recovering from a 1-1 score in the first half.
Oyarzabal's first goal in the 16th minute was a shot across the goal after a flowing team move, while his second just before halftime was a powerful shot from distance that gave Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic no chance.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente kept Unai Simon in goal, with FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia on the bench after his first call-up into the national team.
Rodri started ahead of Martin Zubimendi in central midfield, while Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsi were in central defense, with Marcos Llorente at right-back and Lamine Yamal on the right of Spain's attack.
Yamal hit the crossbar minutes after Oyarzabal's opening goal as Spain controlled the game, with Osasuna winger Victor Munoz making his debut as a second-half substitute.
Munoz didn't need long to celebrate his first goal for Spain as he made it 3-0 with a subtle finish after Ferran Torres' back-heeled assist in the 72nd minute.
Defender Cristhian Mosquera also made his debut, coming off the bench just before Munoz almost set up Dani Olmo for a fourth goal.
Spain faces Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday, when De la Fuente has his last chance to decide who will head to the World Cup.