The Spanish national team faces Austria in the World Cup round of 16. The team led by Ralf Rangnick qualified in the 96th minute and will look to surprise the European champion.

What happened?

Austria qualified for the round of 16 after advancing from the group stage for the first time since 1982.

The Austrian team finished in second place in Group J, behind Argentina, and now faces Spain.

Why is it important for Spain?

Spain looks to advance in the tournament after their last win 4-0 against Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2026.

The Spanish team has a streak of 5 games without a loss, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last 5 matches.

What comes next?

The match between Spain and Austria will be played on Thursday at 21:00 hours.

DateMatchResult
2026-06-21Spain - Saudi Arabia4-0

Spain also has a upcoming match against England on September 26, 2026.

Who are the key players?

The Austrian team has players like David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic.

The Spanish team, on the other hand, looks to maintain their winning streak and advance in the tournament.