Spain faces Austria in World Cup knockout match on July 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Spain is set to play Austria in a knockout round matchup at the World Cup on July 2 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The match follows Spain's recent struggles in knockout matches, but the team remains hopeful, having not allowed a goal so far in the tournament. Meanwhile, Austria, which advanced after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Algeria, will approach the match with a relaxed mindset. Other matches on Thursday include Portugal vs. Croatia and Switzerland vs. Algeria, both part of the knockout stage.
- •Spain has not won a knockout round match in three consecutive World Cups.
- •Austria reached the knockout stage for the first time since 1998.
- •Spain's coach Luis De La Fuente remains optimistic about his team's chances.
- •The match will be televised at 3 p.m. EST.
- •Austria scored more goals in group play than Spain.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Spain looks to knock out Austria as round of 32 winds down
"Only six spots remain in the World Cup round of 16, with half of those to be determined on Thursday. The slate is highlighted by a matchup between highly touted Spain and Austria in Inglewood, California, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal battles Croatia and Switzerland faces Algeria in games that will be played in Canada.
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