Spain have only won one World Cup title, back in 2010, but they entered the 2026 tournament as an early favorite. So far, their 2026 run has been exciting, if not a bit surprising; their 0-0 draw with Cape Verde was one of the more shocking moments of the tournament and has boosted Cape Verde’s profile, but Spain still finished first in their group. They’ll continue their quest for a second title when the enter the Round of 32 on Thursday, playing Austria (who finished second in their group, behind Argentina). You can learn all about this match and the rest of this week’s biggest games in our 2026 World Cup hub.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Spain vs. Austria game at the 2026 World Cup live from the U.S. (Plus, find out how you can catch every other game of the tournament).
Where to watch the Spain vs. Austria match:
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
TV channels: FOX, Telemundo
Streaming: YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, and more
Spain vs. Austria game time:
The 2026 World Cup game between Spain and Austria kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2.
Spain vs. Austria game channel:
FOX will be broadcasting the Spain vs. Austria World Cup game in English. A Spanish-language broadcast of the game will air on Telemundo and stream on Peacock.
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup without cable:
2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 schedule:
All times Eastern. Looking for the World Cup Spanish-language broadcast schedule? We’ve got you covered.
Thursday, July 2
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Spain vs. Austria, 3 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
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Portugal vs. Croatia, 7 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – BMO Field, Toronto
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Switzerland vs. Algeria, 11 p.m. (FS1/Telemundo) – BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Friday, July 3
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Australia vs. Egypt, 2 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
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Argentina vs. Cape Verde, 6 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
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Colombia vs. Ghana, 9:30 p.m. (FOX/Telemundo) – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
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