Coverage dated July 2, 2026 to July 3, 2026

World Cup 2026: Spain cruise into last 16 with win over Austria

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Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.

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Al Jazeera
Spain vs Austria: World Cup Round of 32 – Preview, predictions, team news (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 2, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
How to watch Spain vs. Austria World Cup game today (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Jul 2, 2026
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
Spain takes on Austria in a Round of 32 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Thursday, July 2 — here’s how to watch.
Al Jazeera
Spain vs Austria LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 2, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Austria in Los Angeles in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
Fox News
Spain tipped to shut out Austria as Portugal faces tricky Croatia draw in World Cup knockout round (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 2, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Spain faces Austria, Portugal meets Croatia, and Switzerland takes on Algeria in today's World Cup knockout round with betting picks and analysis.
The Guardian
Spain v Austria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 2, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
⚽️ Kick-off time: 12pm local/3pm EDT/8pm BST/5am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | The full draw | Golden Boot At the Embassy Suites on Broad Street, downtown Chattanooga , the vans have pulled out for the last time.
France 24
World Cup 2026: Spain cruise into last 16 with win over Austria (opens France 24)
Published Jul 2, 2026
France 24's feed description
Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold.
France 24
World Cup 2026: Spain ease past Austria to set up Portugal clash (opens France 24)
Published Jul 3, 2026
France 24's feed description
European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.