Where to watch Spain vs. Austria live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 32 match

Spain and Austria meet in the Round of 32 with the reigning European champions looking to finally recapture World Cup form and a scrappy Austrian side that needed a last-gasp stoppage-time equalizer just to get here.

Spain won Group H but never looked fully convincing, opening with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde before finding their footing with a 4-0 dismantling of Saudi Arabia and a narrow 1-0 win over Uruguay.

Mikel Oyarzabal leads the side with two goals and Lamine Yamal has added one more as La Roja chase a return to the later rounds. Spain won it all in 2010 but has been eliminated in the Round of 16 in each of the last two tournaments, falling to Morocco in 2022 and Russia in 2018.

Austria advanced out of Group J as runners-up in characteristically chaotic fashion: A wild 3-3 draw with Algeria that required Sasa Kalajdzic to equalize six minutes into second-half stoppage time to secure their spot.

It is a remarkable run for a program that last appeared at a World Cup in 1998, where they were eliminated in the group stage, and whose best finishes date back to fourth place in 1934 and third in 1954.

Marko Arnautovic leads Austria with two goals, with Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer providing the engine in midfield as they look to pull off one of the tournament's bigger upsets.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Spain vs. Austria World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

Spain vs. Austria live stream, TV channel

• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

Spain vs. Austria will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.

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What time does Spain vs. Austria start?

Spain vs. Austria kicks off Thursday, July 2, at 3 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Here's how that time translates across the United States time zones:

World Cup schedule today and tomorrow

All times Eastern.

Thursday, July 2

• Spain vs. Austria (3 p.m.)
• Portugal vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
• Switzerland vs. Algeria (11 p.m.)

Friday, July 3

• Australia vs. Egypt (2 p.m.)
• Argentina vs. Cape Verde (6 p.m.)
• Colombia vs. Ghana (9:30 p.m.)

MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA's tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.

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