Spain vs Austria World Cup Clash Preview

Match Context

Spain face Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 2 July 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. This World Cup clash is in the Round of 32. Spain arrive as Group H winners with 7 points and a +5 goal difference after 3 matches (5 goals scored, none conceded). Austria qualified from Group J in second place with 4 points and a neutral goal difference, having scored and conceded 6.

Spain Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for Spain, and no players are marked as questionable. Coach options span three goalkeepers, a deep defensive group featuring Aymeric Laporte and Álex Grimaldo, and a creative midfield/attack including Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal.

Austria Availability

Austria also report no confirmed absences through injury or suspension. The squad includes experienced defensive leaders such as David Alaba and Kevin Danso, a strong midfield core with Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer and Xaver Schlager, plus attacking options Marko Arnautovic, Sasa Kalajdzic and Michael Gregoritsch.

Impact Summary

With no players currently sidelined on either side, both managers are set to have full squads available. Any attacking output lost through injury or suspension is effectively zero, placing the tactical focus on selection choices rather than enforced changes.