Spain vs Austria World Cup 2026: Kick-off, TV Channel, and How to Watch Last-32 Clash

Spain will take on Austria in a key World Cup 2026 last-32 match at the Los Angeles Stadium this Thursday. The winner secures a spot in the last-16 stage.

Spain had a slow start in the tournament, drawing 0-0 against Cape Verde. But they bounced back with strong defensive performances, winning against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay without conceding, finishing first in Group H.

Austria's path was more dramatic. They managed to secure progression after a frantic 3-3 draw against Algeria, with a late goal in added time despite both teams knowing a draw would see them advance together. Austria also beat Jordan but struggled against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

Match Details

• Date and Time: Thursday, 2 July at 8pm BST (12pm PT)
• Location: Los Angeles Stadium
• TV Broadcast: UK viewers can catch the action live on BBC1 or stream it via BBC iPlayer.

Next Opponent

The winner will face either Portugal or Croatia in the last-16 round, with that match scheduled for Monday, 6 July at 8pm BST in Dallas.

Team Updates

Spain is concerned about the fitness of Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams, both injured in the Uruguay game. Lamine Yamal is recovering and gaining match fitness.

Austria will keep Stefan Posch at right-back despite his broken jaw. No other injury issues have been reported.