- Spain and Austria are scheduled to compete in a World Cup 2026 last-16 qualification match at the Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday 2 July, with kick-off set for 8pm BST (12pm PT).
- Spain, who initially had a slow start with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, secured their top position in Group H by subsequently achieving clean sheet victories over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
- Austria progressed to this stage following a dramatic 3-3 draw against Algeria, a result that ensured both teams advanced, having previously defeated Jordan and faced a defeat against a Lionel Messi-led team.
- The match will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC1 and available for streaming via BBC iPlayer, with the victorious team advancing to play either Portugal or Croatia in the last-16 on Monday 6 July in Dallas.
- Spain has fitness concerns regarding Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams due to knocks, while Lamine Yamal's fitness is improving; Austria's Stefan Posch is expected to play despite a broken jaw, with no other major injury worries reported.
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