How to Watch Spain vs. Austria: World Cup Round of 32 Live Stream, TV Channel, Kickoff Time

Spain vs. Austria World Cup Round of 32 Preview

The reigning European champions, Spain, face off against a resilient Austria squad in the Round of 32. Spain topped Group H but showed mixed form, starting with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, followed by a commanding 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, and closing with a tight 1-0 victory against Uruguay.

Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain’s scoring with two goals, while young talent Lamine Yamal has contributed as well. The team aims to break their recent pattern of exiting in the Round of 16, last winning the tournament in 2010.

Austria advanced from Group J in dramatic fashion, securing a spot thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer by Sasa Kalajdzic in a wild 3-3 draw against Algeria. This marks Austria’s first World Cup appearance since 1998. Marko Arnautovic has been key for Austria with two goals, supported by midfielders Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer as they seek an upset.

Broadcast and Streaming Details for Spain vs. Austria

The match will air on FOX in the United States. Viewers can also stream it live via fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app. New users can take advantage of fubo’s free trial to watch this and all World Cup matches without cable.

Match Timing Across U.S. Time Zones

The game kicks off on Thursday, July 2 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Here are the local start times:

• Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
• Central Time: 2 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 12 p.m.

Other Matches on July 2 and 3 (Eastern Time)

• July 2: Portugal vs. Croatia at 7 p.m.
• July 2: Switzerland vs. Algeria at 11 p.m.
• July 3: Australia vs. Egypt at 2 p.m.
• July 3: Argentina vs. Cape Verde at 6 p.m.
• July 3: Colombia vs. Ghana at 9:30 p.m.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be played in 16 cities across these nations.

The competition expands to 48 teams, with 104 matches scheduled throughout the event. This increase brings more knockout rounds and greater global representation. Some of the participating teams include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and the United States among others.

Streaming and Broadcast Information for the 2026 World Cup

In the U.S., English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible through services like fubo. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, with streams on Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known in the tournament as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

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