Spain vs. Austria: How to Watch, Start Time, and TV Info for World Cup Round of 32
The Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria sets up an intriguing contest. Spain, the reigning European champions, hope to regain their World Cup momentum after some uneven group stage performances. Austria secured their place with a dramatic late equalizer in the group phase.
Spain's Path to This Stage
Spain topped Group H but didn’t dominate throughout. Their campaign started with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, followed by a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, and then a close 1-0 win against Uruguay. Key contributors include Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored twice, and young talent Lamine Yamal with one goal. Spain won the World Cup in 2010 but exited in the Round of 16 in both 2018 and 2022.
Austria’s Road to Knockouts
Austria advanced from Group J as runners-up in a thrilling fashion. Their 3-3 draw with Algeria was salvaged by Sasa Kalajdzic scoring deep into second-half stoppage time. This marks Austria’s first World Cup appearance since 1998, with their best historical finishes being fourth in 1934 and third in 1954. Marko Arnautovic leads their attack with two goals, supported by midfielders Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer.
Where to Watch Spain vs. Austria
The match will air on FOX in the United States. Streaming is available on fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app/website. New fubo subscribers can access a free trial to watch the game live along with other channels.
Fubo offers streaming of major sports networks including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, making it a solid option if you prefer to avoid cable subscriptions.
Match Details and Kickoff Times
Spain vs. Austria kicks off on Thursday, July 2, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Below are kickoff times across U.S. time zones:
- Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
- Central Time: 2 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12 p.m.
Other Matches on July 2 & 3
- Portugal vs. Croatia – 7 p.m. ET (July 2)
- Switzerland vs. Algeria – 11 p.m. ET (July 2)
- Australia vs. Egypt – 2 p.m. ET (July 3)
- Argentina vs. Cape Verde – 6 p.m. ET (July 3)
- Colombia vs. Ghana – 9:30 p.m. ET (July 3)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. For the first time, it’s hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32, leading to 104 matches. The diverse field includes nations like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, the United States, and more.
Viewing Options and Broadcast Partners
In the U.S., English-language games appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, streaming through platforms like Peacock and DIRECTV. Kickoff times vary depending on location and round, so checking the official schedule for local times is recommended.
Final Match Info
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).
