How to Watch Spain vs. Austria: Live Stream, TV Info, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
Spain faces Austria in the Round of 32, with the European champions aiming to regain their World Cup momentum. Austria secured their spot dramatically, needing a stoppage-time equalizer to advance.
Spain topped Group H but showed some inconsistency. Their campaign began with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, followed by a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and a narrow 1-0 victory against Uruguay. Leading the attack is Mikel Oyarzabal with two goals, supported by Lamine Yamal. Spain seeks to reach the later stages after exiting in the Round of 16 in the last two tournaments, losing to Morocco in 2022 and Russia in 2018. They last won the title in 2010.
Austria advanced as runners-up from Group J in chaotic fashion, including a thrilling 3-3 draw with Algeria where Sasa Kalajdzic scored a late equalizer deep into stoppage time. Austria last appeared in the World Cup in 1998, exiting at the group stage. Their best results were fourth place in 1934 and third in 1954. Key players include Marko Arnautovic with two goals and midfielders Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer.
Broadcast Details: Where to Watch Spain vs. Austria
The match will be televised on FOX in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can access fubo through a free trial, which streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and more than 100 channels of live TV and sports.
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Match Start Time
The kick-off is set for Thursday, July 2, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Upcoming World Cup Matches
- Thursday, July 2 Spain vs. Austria (3 p.m. ET)
- Portugal vs. Croatia (7 p.m. ET)
- Switzerland vs. Algeria (11 p.m. ET)
- Australia vs. Egypt (2 p.m. ET)
- Argentina vs. Cape Verde (6 p.m. ET)
- Colombia vs. Ghana (9:30 p.m. ET)
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. For the first time, it is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place across 16 host cities spanning these nations.
The host cities include:
- United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
- Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
- Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
The tournament features an expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions, creating a total of 104 matches. The larger format brings more knockout games and increased global representation.
Streaming and Broadcast Info
In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo without cable. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, streamed on Peacock and DIRECTV.
Final Match Details
The final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area, named FIFA's tournament stadium for that event.
