Spain vs Austria: How to Watch World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Live
The World Cup 2026 Round of 32 features a clash between Spain and Austria. The match kicks off on July 2, 2026, at 20:00 local time at Los Angeles Stadium. Here's how you can watch the game live, including streaming options and broadcast details.
International Broadcasts
Viewers around the globe have access to this match through various broadcasters:
- Albania: TV Klan
- Australia: SBS (SBS On Demand)
- Austria: Servus TV
- Canada: TSN
- France: M6 (6play)
- Germany: Das Erste (ARD Mediathek)
- Great Britain: BBC (BBC iPlayer)
- India: ZEE5
- Spain: TVE La 1 (RTVE Play)
- United States: Various providers (check local listings)
For a complete list of country-specific broadcasters, check your local TV guides or official tournament channels.
Use a VPN for Access Anywhere
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN can help you watch the match securely from any location. By connecting to a server in a country where the match is available, you can bypass geo-restrictions and avoid blackout issues. To do this:
- Download and install a reputable VPN app.
- Connect to a server in the broadcast country.
- Clear your browser cache to update location data.
- Visit the broadcaster’s website or app and start streaming.
You can also stream on big screens. For Android TVs and Fire Stick, install the VPN app directly. Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles might require Smart DNS or casting from a VPN-enabled device.
Team News and Expected Lineups
Spain will be without Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, and Victor Munoz due to injuries. Their probable starting eleven includes Unai Simon in goal; defenders Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, and Marcos Llorente; midfielders Rodri, Pedri, and Mikel Merino; forwards Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Alejandro Baena.
Austria reports no injuries or suspensions. Alexander Schlager starts as goalkeeper, with Stefan Posch, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, and Phillipp Mwene in defense. Midfielders Marcel Sabitzer, Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, and Xaver Schlager support forwards Nicolas Seiwald and Marko Arnautovic.
Probable Formations
Spain has won three matches and drawn two in their last five outings. Their latest was a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, thanks to a goal by Alejandro Baena. Earlier in the tournament, they demolished Saudi Arabia 4-0. Across these games, Spain scored nine goals and conceded only two, with two clean sheets.
Austria earned three wins, one draw, and one loss recently. They played a thrilling 3-3 draw with Algeria in their last group match. Before that, they lost 2-0 to Argentina but defeated Jordan 3-1. Two friendlies before the tournament ended with narrow 1-0 wins against Tunisia and South Korea.
In their last three encounters, Spain has two wins and one draw against Austria. The most recent was a 5-1 friendly win in Vienna in November 2009. Spain also beat Austria 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier in 2001, while the only draw came in 2000 with a 1-1 scoreline. Spain leads with ten goals scored to Austria’s three in these matches.
Group Standings
Spain topped Group H, while Austria advanced as runners-up from Group J, setting up this knockout round meeting.
