How to Watch Spain vs. Austria Live: TV Channel, Streaming, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
The reigning European champions Spain take on a determined Austria team in the Round of 32. Spain topped Group H but showed some inconsistency, starting with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde before cruising past Saudi Arabia 4-0 and edging Uruguay 1-0. Key players like Mikel Oyarzabal, who has two goals, and Lamine Yamal, with one, are leading the charge as Spain aims to advance further than their last two exits in the Round of 16.
Austria sneaked through as runners-up in Group J, thanks to a dramatic 3-3 draw against Algeria where Sasa Kalajdzic scored a stoppage-time equalizer. Their last World Cup appearance was back in 1998, exiting in the group stage. Marko Arnautovic stands out with two goals, supported by midfielders Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer as Austria looks to upset expectations.
Where to Watch Spain vs. Austria
The match will air on FOX in the United States. For streaming, fans can tune in via fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website. New users can take advantage of a free trial on fubo, which offers access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without cable.
Match Details and Kickoff Times
The game kicks off at 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 2, from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how that translates across U.S. time zones:
- 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 (All times ET)
- 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.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is the first men's World Cup shared by three nations, featuring 48 teams—a jump from the previous 32—which means more matches and knockout games.
Matches will take place in 16 host cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey in Mexico.
Participating Teams
The expanded field includes teams like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United States, Uruguay, and many others.
Broadcast and Streaming Options
In the U.S., English-language coverage airs on FOX and FS1, both available on fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts come from Telemundo and Universo, accessible on DIRECTV and Peacock. The final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium by FIFA).
United States in the Tournament
The U.S. automatically qualified as one of the hosts and has progressed into the knockout rounds. Fans should check local schedules as kickoff times differ across various time zones in the three host countries.
