How to Watch Spain vs Austria | World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Live Stream & TV Info
The Round of 32 clash between Spain and Austria promises excitement. Kick-off is scheduled for July 2, 2026, at 20:00 local time at the Los Angeles Stadium. Here's how to catch all the action via live stream or TV, including team updates and match insights.
Where to Watch Worldwide
Fans around the world can tune in through various broadcasters depending on their country. Here’s a snapshot of key TV channels airing the match:
- Albania: TV Klan
- Argentina: DIRECTV Sports
- Australia: SBS
- Austria: Servus TV
- Canada: TSN
- Germany: Das Erste
- Great Britain: BBC
- Spain: TVE La 1
- United States: Check local listings or streaming options
For a full list, viewers should check local broadcasters. This game will also be available internationally on YouTube.
Using a VPN to Access the Match
If geo-restrictions block your viewing, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN can help. It encrypts your connection and lets you appear in a country where the match is broadcast. The steps are straightforward:
- Download and install a trusted VPN app.
- Connect to a server located in a country airing the game.
- Clear browser cache or refresh to register the location change.
- Visit the broadcaster's website or app to start watching.
Streaming on smart TVs or devices like Fire Stick is possible by installing the VPN app directly. For devices without native VPN support, casting from a connected phone or using Smart DNS features works well.
Team Lineups and Key Players
Spain, managed by Luis de la Fuente, will miss Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, and Victor Munoz due to injuries. Their likely lineup forms a 4-3-3 shape with Unai Simon guarding the goal. Defenders include Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, and Marcos Llorente. Midfield roles fall to Rodri, Pedri, and Mikel Merino. Up front, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Alejandro Baena lead the attack.
Austria, coached by Ralf Rangnick, faces no injury setbacks. Alexander Schlager starts as goalkeeper, backed by Stefan Posch, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, and Phillipp Mwene in defense. The midfield consists of Marcel Sabitzer, Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, and Xaver Schlager. Nicolas Seiwald and Marko Arnautovic complete the forward line in a 4-2-3-1 setup.
Recent Form
Spain has three wins and two draws from their last five games, scoring nine goals and conceding two. Their most recent victory was a narrow 1-0 over Uruguay, with Baena netting the decisive goal. Earlier, they crushed Saudi Arabia 4-0.
Austria recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss recently. Their last game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Algeria. They fell 2-0 to Argentina but beat Jordan 3-1 before that. Pre-tournament friendlies saw them edge Tunisia and South Korea 1-0 each.
Head-to-Head History
These teams met thrice previously. Spain leads with two wins and one draw. The latest encounter was a 5-1 friendly win for Spain in Vienna, November 2009. In World Cup qualifiers, Spain won 4-0 in 2001, while a 1-1 draw occurred in 2000, also in Vienna. Across all matches, Spain scored ten goals to Austria’s three.
Group Standings Recap
Spain topped Group H to advance, while Austria progressed as runners-up from Group J.
