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Alan Smith

Is Spain vs Austria on TV? Channel, kick-off and how to watch World Cup last-32 clash

Spain meet Austria in a battle of European nations at the Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday with a place in the World Cup 2026 last-16 on the line.

La Roja may have started sluggishly, drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde in their opener, but have shown signs of momentum by following up with clean sheet wins against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to finish top of Group H.

Austria, meanwhile, waited until deep into added time of their game against Algeria before sealing their progress - a barmy 3-3 draw despite both sides knowing before kick-off that a tie would see them progress together. They also defeated Jordan before being outclassed by the Lionel Messi show.

The winners will also face another Uefa side in the last-16.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Spain vs Austria?

Spain’s meeting with Austria kicks off at 8pm BST (12pm PT) on Thursday 2 July in Los Angeles.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the match on BBC1. It will also be streamed on BBC iPlayer.

Who will the winner face?

The winner will face Portugal or Croatia in the last-16. That match will take place at 8pm BST on Monday 6July in Dallas.

Confirmed line-ups

Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarazabal

Austria XI: A Schlager; Posch, Danso, Alaba, Laimer; Seiwald, X Schlager; Schmid, Wanner, Sabitzer; Gregoritsch

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