World Cup Knockout Highlights: Spain Seeks First Win Since 2010; Ronaldo Faces Croatia

On Thursday, July 2 at 3 p.m. ET, Spain will face Austria in Inglewood, California, with the match airing on Fox. Spain enters as heavy favorites at -1100 odds, while Austria stands at +640. The reigning European champions have not won a World Cup knockout game since their triumphant 2010 run. After cruising through Group H with two victories and one draw, they now challenge Austria, a team that hasn’t advanced past the group stage since 1954.

This tournament has already seen surprising upsets. Could Austria be the next to topple a soccer powerhouse?

Portugal Battles Croatia in Toronto

Later that day at 7 p.m. ET, Portugal meets Croatia in Toronto, also broadcast on Fox. Portugal holds -290 odds, while Croatia is at +225. Cristiano Ronaldo, who has appeared in eight World Cup knockout matches without scoring, hopes to change that against a Croatian squad that recovered from an opening loss to England by winning their next two games.

Portugal controls possession well but has struggled to finish, managing just 12 shots on target through three games. The victor here will face the winner of the Spain-Austria match in the next round.

Switzerland Confronts Algeria in Vancouver

At 11 p.m. ET in Vancouver, Switzerland takes on Algeria, with the contest shown on FS1. Switzerland is favored at -205 odds, while Algeria sits at +164. Algeria hasn’t defeated a European team in World Cup play since 1982. They’ll need to contain Johan Manzambi, who has scored three times so far. Switzerland has remained unbeaten in their last nine games under coach Murat Yakin.

The winner will move on to face either Colombia or Ghana in the Round of 16.