Spain faces Austria in World Cup knockout stage at SoFi Stadium

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Spain faces Austria in World Cup knockout stage at SoFi Stadium
Summary

Spain and Austria meet on July 2, 2026, in a Round of 32 match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Spain, coming off a goalless draw against Uruguay, aims to secure advancement despite doubts around player fitness. Austria, having narrowly qualified for the knockout stage with a late equalizer against Algeria, poses a challenging matchup. Spain needs a strong performance to dispel concerns from their previous game and establish themselves as serious contenders.

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  • Match scheduled for July 2, 2026, at 3pm ET.
  • Spain's Yeremi Pino and Nico Williams are unavailable.
  • Austria's Ralf Rangnick is looking for a strong showing despite past struggles.
  • Spain seeks to recover from a lackluster group stage performance.
  • The match takes place at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
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