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Ahead of high-stakes round-of-32 clashes against Austria and Croatia, we look at how Spain's vibrant youth and Portugal's veteran flair are on a direct collision course in the…

Only six spots remain in the World Cup Sweet 16, with half of those to be decided on Thursday. The slate is highlighed by a matchup between highly-touted Spain and Austria in…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Spain is set to face Austria, Portugal will meet Croatia, and Switzerland will take on Algeria. Rising star Lamine Yamal has been instrumental for…

Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.

Join our writers for the latest news and reaction on day 22 of the tournament after England set up a last-16 clash with Mexico

European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday as Algeria look to salvage some pride for African…

A last-16 meeting against either Spain or Austria awaits the winners of the round of 32 clash in Toronto.

Spain have made low-key start but ‘are determined to keep moving forward’, while Algeria will aim to revive African fortunes.

Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Austria in Los Angeles in the Round of 32 knockout stage.

Can the European champions come through a potentially tricky affair to take on Portugal or Croatia?

Follow live as Spain and Austria meet in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.

Spain takes on Austria on Los Angeles for a place in the World Cup round of 16. Later on, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal faces Croatia and Switzerland does battle with Algeria.…

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Live coverage and text updates, with team news, from our commentary stream as Ronaldo's Portugal target the last 16.

LOS ANGELES: 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…

Spain cruised past Austria with a commanding 3-0 victory, led by Mikel Oyarzabal's brace, securing their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup 2026.

Gonçalo Ramos scored a stoppage time winner to send Portugal past Croatia into a last 16 showdown with Spain.

LOS ANGELES, July 3 — Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia to set up a titanic showdown with European champions...

Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a late…

An emotional 2-1 victory over Croatia, dedicated to the memory of Diogo Jota, sees 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo extend his World Cup journey to face a rampant Spain in Dallas.