Spain vs. Austria: Live Coverage, Broadcast Details, and Key Updates for the 2026 World Cup

The Spain national team faces Austria in the dieciseisavos de final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place in Los Ángeles, where Spain will attempt to overcome a stage that has become a wall since they were champions in South Africa 2010. Austria qualified in the last second and is characterized by carrying out a high press on its rivals.

Spain’s journey to the knockout stage was marked by an unexpected stumble against Cape Verde in their opening match, followed by victories against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. The team finished at the top of Group H with 7 points and with their goal kept at zero. Austria, meanwhile, secured a last-minute qualification and has shown resilience with a high-pressing style that has troubled opponents.

Match Details and Broadcast Information

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The match will be available on FIFA’s official website and app, providing real-time updates and highlights.

Team Lineups and Key Injuries

Spain’s starting XI has seen minimal changes since their group-stage victories, with Luis de la Fuente making only one tactical adjustment. Dani Olmo replaces Mikel Merino in the attacking midfield, aiming to enhance interplay in the final third. The forward line features Mikel Oyarzabal as the central striker, supported by Lamine Yamal on the right and Álex Baena on the left.

Key absences for Spain include Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino, which leaves Luis de la Fuente with few options on the flanks. The right-back position remains a point of contention, with Pedro Porro and Marcos Llorente alternating starts in the three previous matches of the World Cup. The rest are expected to be the same as against Uruguay, maintaining Rodri and Pedri at the base of the midfield.

Austria’s lineup, meanwhile, is built around a high-pressing system that has disrupted opponents in the tournament.