Spain vs Austria: How to Watch the World Cup Round of 32 Match Live
The reigning European champions, Spain, face off against a gritty Austria team that scraped through their group with a last-minute equalizer. Spain topped Group H, but their performances left some questions. They started with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, then bounced back with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and a close 1-0 victory against Uruguay.
La Roja’s hopes rest partly on Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored twice, while young talent Lamine Yamal has added a goal. Spain won the World Cup in 2010 but stumbled out in the round of 16 in both 2018 and 2022, losing to Russia and Morocco respectively.
Austria’s Unexpected Journey
Austria advanced from Group J in dramatic fashion. Their 3-3 draw with Algeria featured a stoppage-time equalizer from Sasa Kalajdzic, securing their spot. This is only Austria’s second World Cup appearance since 1998, with their best results dating back decades: fourth place in 1934 and third in 1954.
Leading the Austrian charge is Marko Arnautovic with two goals. Midfielders Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer provide the backbone as they aim to upset one of the tournament favorites.
Where and When to Watch Spain vs Austria
The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Below are the kickoff times across the US time zones:
- Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
- Central Time: 2 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12 p.m.
TV Coverage: TSN1, TSN3, TSN4Streaming: TSN via Prime Video, TSN+
Fans can watch on the TSN channels or stream through their platforms. TSN is also available as an add-on subscription on Prime Video, offering access to live and on-demand content.
Other Matches Around This Time
Following Spain vs Austria, other games on July 2 include:
- Portugal vs Croatia at 7 p.m. ET
- Switzerland vs Algeria at 11 p.m. ET
On July 3, matches include Australia vs Egypt (2 p.m.), Argentina vs Cape Verde (6 p.m.), and Colombia vs Ghana (9:30 p.m.).
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition is historic as it is the first to be held in three countries simultaneously.
Matches will 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 tournament expanded to feature 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions. Some of the participating nations are Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United States, among others.
There will be 104 matches total, covering the group stage, knockouts, and the final. The championship match is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey.
Kickoff times vary widely due to multiple host cities and time zones, so checking local schedules is advised.
