The Spain national football team is already thinking about its possible opponents in the final phase of the tournament. Austria is the most likely opponent for Spain in the round of 16, with a 59% probability.

Who will be Spain's opponents in the round of 16?

The prediction model from EL PAÍS estimates that Austria is the most likely opponent for Spain in the round of 16. The model takes into account the matches already played and simulates the rest of the tournament to estimate its probabilities.

Is there an accessible path to the semifinals?

Before knowing the results of the last day, in which most of the pairings and paths of each selection will be decided, our model estimates the possible opponents for Spain beyond the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, De la Fuente's team could face Croatia, Portugal, or Colombia.

OpponentProbability
Austria59%
Croatia20%
Portugal19%
Colombia12%

The Spain national football team is looking to advance in the 2026 World Cup. Their next match is against Uruguay on June 27. Last result: Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia (2026-06-21).