Spain and Austria players shake hands ahead of their Round of 32 clash.
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Spain, who ended the group stage without conceding a goal for the first time ever, will continue their quest for the second World Cup title as they meet Austria for the round of 32 clash on Friday (July 3, 2026 - Indian time). The winner will advance into a last 16 game with the winner of Portugal’s tie with Croatia.10-man U.S. earn 2-0 win over Bosnia, charge into round of 16Spain made two changes with Pedro Porro and Dani Olmo coming into Luis de la Fuente’s starting side. Marcos Llorente and Mikel Merino are dropped to the bench. Lamine Yamal starts in attack with Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal, with Nico Williams still recovering from a leg injury. Yamal has scored a goal in three appearances for Spain in this tournament so far.FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout scheduleAustria made three changes. Kevin Danso, Paul Wanner and Michael Gregoritsch are brought in with Phillip Mwene, Philipp Lienhart and Marko Arnautovic on the bench. Follow LIVE updates here:free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:49 18:51 Free Kick LostFoul by Pedro Porro (Spain).free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:49 18:51 Free Kick WonMarcel Sabitzer (Austria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:45 15:21 Free Kick LostFoul by Paul Wanner (Austria).free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:45 15:21 Free Kick WonPedro Porro (Spain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:45 14:18 Free Kick WonMikel Oyarzabal (Spain) wins a free kick in the attacking half.free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:44 14:18 Free Kick LostFoul by David Alaba (Austria).free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:42 12:09 Free Kick LostFoul by Marc Cucurella (Spain).free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:42 12:09 Free Kick WonStefan Posch (Austria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.cornerJuly 03, 2026 00:42 10:54 CornerCorner, Spain. Conceded by Stefan Posch.free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:40 10:06 Free Kick LostFoul by David Alaba (Austria).free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:40 10:06 Free Kick WonDani Olmo (Spain) wins a free kick in the attacking half.July 03, 2026 00:39 8:15 Contentious Referee DecisionsVAR Decision: Other Decision Cancelled.July 03, 2026 00:38 7:51 MissAttempt missed. Aymeric Laporte (Spain) header from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Álex Baena with a cross following a corner.cornerJuly 03, 2026 00:38 7:19 CornerCorner, Spain. Conceded by Romano Schmid.July 03, 2026 00:38 7' Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Dani Olmo (Spain) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedro Porro with a cross.off sideJuly 03, 2026 00:36 5:31 OffsideOffside, Austria. Michael Gregoritsch is caught offside.cornerJuly 03, 2026 00:35 4:13 CornerCorner, Spain. Conceded by Kevin Danso.July 03, 2026 00:31 1' Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Spain) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alexander Schlager (Austria). Assisted by Álex Baena.free kickJuly 03, 2026 00:31 First half Free Kick LostHandball by Dani Olmo (Spain).July 03, 2026 00:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.July 02, 2026 23:09 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up.Spain: Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Dani Olmo, Pedri; Alex Baena, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal.Austria: Alexander Schlager; Stefan Posch, David Alaba, Kevin Danso; Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer, Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch. Published - July 03, 2026 12:30 am IST
