Spain and Austria clash in World Cup knockout stage match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Spain faces Austria on Thursday in the World Cup round of 32, a match steeped in historical significance. The last encounter in 2009 saw Spain dominate with a 5-1 victory, and they hold a favorable overall record against Austria. However, Spain's past defeats, particularly the 2-1 loss in the 1978 World Cup, lend a sense of urgency to this matchup. Coach Luis de la Fuente's team aims to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Spain and Austria meet in the World Cup round of 32.
- •Spain has a favorable historical record against Austria.
- •Spain's last meeting in 2009 ended in a 5-1 victory.
- •Austria previously defeated Spain in the 1978 World Cup.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — From World Cup pain to 9-0, Spain v Austria through history 🇪🇸🇦🇹
"Spain and Austria meet this Thursday in the World Cup round of 32, a clash with a history full of unfinished business. Although La Roja have dominated the most recent meetings, the past hides battles ...
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