Spain vs Austria: Heavyweights collide in knockout football
La Roja target another statement win while Austria chase a historic upset in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
Spain, fresh from winning UEFA Euro 2024, opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout campaign against Austria in the Round of 16 on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 local time at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. , TSN in Canada, and on DAZN globally outside North America, with coverage beginning 30 minutes before first whistle.
Austria qualified for their first World Cup knockout stage since 1998 by topping Group D with a 2–1 win over Denmark, a 1–0 victory over Serbia, and a 3–0 defeat of Slovenia. Spain topped Group B with three straight clean sheets: 2–0 over Croatia, 1–0 against Italy, and 1–0 versus Albania. Both teams have conceded just one goal in the group stage, setting up a tactical showdown between La Roja’s possession-heavy system and Austria’s disciplined low block.
