Mikel Oyarzabal Becomes 2nd Player To Score 5 Goals For Spain In One Edition Of FIFA World Cup

Published 14 July 2026 · sports

Mikel Oyarzabal Becomes 2nd Player To Score 5 Goals For Spain In One Edition Of FIFA World Cup Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026

Mikel Oyarzabal Becomes 2nd Player To Score 5 Goals For Spain In One Edition Of FIFA World Cup Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 00:58 IST Before Oyarzabal, only David Villa had achieved the feat for Spain. Villa scored five goals during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal becomes 2nd player to score 5 goals in one edition of FIFA World Cup for Spain. (Picture Credit: AFP) Mikel Oyarzabal etched his name into the history books on Tuesday (July 14) by becoming only the second Spanish player to score five goals in a single edition of the FIFA World Cup. The Real Sociedad forward reached the milestone after converting a penalty in the 23rd minute against France in the first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking his tally to five goals in the tournament.

Before Oyarzabal, only David Villa had achieved the feat for Spain. Villa scored five goals during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and played a key role in helping La Roja win their maiden world title. Oyarzabal has enjoyed an impressive campaign in the ongoing tournament. He scored twice in Spain’s second Group H match against Saudi Arabia before netting another brace in the Round of 32 victory over Austria. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Will Oyarzabal break David Villa's all-time World Cup goal record? I cannot make predictions about future events. Mikel Oyarzabal has scored five goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This makes him the second Spanish player to achieve this feat, with David Villa also scoring five goals in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

How does Oyarzabal's performance impact Spain's World Cup chances? Mikel Oyarzabal has made history by becoming the second Spaniard to score five goals in a single FIFA World Cup, achieving this feat in the 2026 tournament. He reached this milestone after scoring a penalty against France in the semifinal. Could Spain win the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Oyarzabal's form? Mikel Oyarzabal has scored five goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026, making him the second Spaniard to achieve this feat in a single tournament, after David Villa in 2010. Oyarzabal scored twice against Saudi Arabia and twice against Austria in earlier rounds. About the Author Harshit Bisht Senior Sub-editor Harshit Bisht is a sports journalist at CNN-News18, where he has been covering cricket, football, and major sporting events from around the world since July 1, 2024.